Reviewed by: Nathan Watson
Montgomery sites featured by Thrillist as ways to celebrate Juneteenth
Thrillist, a digital publication with over 5 million followers on Facebook, has highlighted Montgomery as a spot you need to be to celebrate Juneteenth this year.
While Juneteenth may have originated in Texas, the outlet pointed to Montgomery as the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement.
Keep reading to find out more about why Thrillist highlighted Montgomery and how you can celebrate + honor next month’s holiday in the capital city.
Juneteenth celebrations
While Montgomery’s history may make it seem like an obvious choice for Juneteenth celebrations, Thrillist couldn’t help but show excitement for some of the things happening in Montgomery next month.
Thrillist specifically mentioned several of the events including:
- Free program at Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts with food, art-making activities + live music
- Concert at Montgomery Performing Arts Center featuring Wynton Marsalis, Esperanza Spalding, Lizz Wright + Cory Henry
- Free block party at Troy’s Rosa Parks Museum with music, food + shopping
The article also brings up different Black-owned businesses to support while you’re visiting. It specifically included:
Memorials + monuments to visit while in town
While you’re in Montgomery, there is also plenty of historic landmarks + museums to honor the Civil Rights Movement.
Thrillist pointed specifically to landmarks like:
- Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church
- Dexter Parsonage Museum
- EJI’s Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice
- Rosa Parks Museum
- Freedom Riders Museum
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