Where:
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters NHS
105 Brattle St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Festivals & Fairs, History, Kid Friendly, Social Good
Event website:
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/juneteenth-at-longfellow-house-washington-s-headquarters.htm
Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street 250 years ago, their descendants, and the long history of Black freedom activism in Cambridge and beyond.
This free, all-ages event is marking its fifth year in 2025! Denise Washington (#Pop-Up Poetry Series), a descendant of Darby Vassall, has curated the Juneteenth Gathering at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters NHS each year. Join us for the Juneteenth Gathering, A Denise Plays Hard Event, featuring poetry, music, historical displays, family activities, and refreshments. All are welcome!
4:00-5:00 pm Community partner tables, music, refreshments, and activities
5:00-7:00 pm Speakers and Juneteenth #Pop Up Poetry, A Denise Plays Hard Event
Monday, Jul 13, 2026 goes until 07/25
Boston Area Spanish Exchange (BASE)
Saturday, Jun 27, 2026 4:00p
Kendall Square Plaza