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Alton's 26th Juneteenth Celebration

June 18, 2017 | 2,794 views

The Juneteenth celebration commemorates the ending of slavery in a America. Sponsored by the National Council of Negro Women, the event hosted a petting zoo, arts, crafts, the Jesse White Tumblers, food, music, and a variety of other activities to celebrate the historical event.