Today is Juneteenth, Monday, June 19 and here are five things to know happening in Montgomery County.
1. County Offices Closed: Most county offices and facilities are closed today to observe Juneteenth. Here’s the schedule:
2. Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival continues today with events at the Shirley Povich baseball field in North Bethesda, the AFI Theater in Silver Spring, and the Cabin John Mall in Potomac. Find the schedule of events here.
National Philharmonic Concert Raises Funds for Scotland AME Zion Church
3. County Black Baseball History: Bethesda Big Train, the local summer collegiate baseball team of Behtesda, has four events planned today to celebrate Juneteenth.
Bethesda Big Train Celebrating History of Black Baseball with Juneteenth Events
4. African American Living Legends: Friday evening the County honored six individuals who have dedicated their lives to service, advocacy and selfless acts of kindness to their community.
County Honors 6 African American Living Legends at Juneteenth Celebration
5. Immersive Art Walk: From now through Aug. 27, visitors to Brookside Gardens can view eleven pyramid sculptures from the Wheaton Arts Parade Gallery artists.
Wheaton Arts Parade has teamed up with @MontgomeryParks to bring you an incredible art experience at Brookside Gardens. Through August 27, you can view eleven pyramid sculptures in the gardens as part of an immersive art walk. pic.twitter.com/ommIBsWhJe
— Wheaton Arts Parade Gallery (@wapgallery) June 15, 2023
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