Juneteenth Celebration
Monday, June 21, 2010
T-G Photos by Kent Flanagan
June 19, or Juneteenth, was celebrated at historic Gilliland House (the actual celebration was held on June 20) to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
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Courtney Wright, a student at Heritage Elementary in Thompson Station, helps raise funds for Gilliland House with lemonade and treats , such as deep fried Oreos.
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Tawana Murray enthusiastically welcomes visitors to Gilliland House during the Juneteenth celebration.
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Doris Smith shows the features of a stovepipe warmer in the Gilliland House.
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Ernest Newsom of Murfreesboro provided music for the Gilliland House event.
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Robert Johnson, left, and Thomas Johnson (no relation) relax while welcoming visitors to Gilliland House for the celebration of Juneteenth.
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