Past Programs/Events

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Date Time Description
June 20 1:30pm–
3:30pm		 There will be a Juneteenth movie screening at the Plattsburgh Public Library (19 Oak Street, Plattsburgh, NY).

Note: Those who choose to ride the Juneteenth tour bus (pre-registration required by June 19) will be transported to the library as part of the tour.

For information, see the Juneteenth flyer.
June 20 1:00pm–
4:00pm		 The Peterboro Area Museum is introducing FOUR for FREEDOM, a two-day exhibit of photographs, broadsides, and descriptive information for Juneteenth Weekend 2026. The exhibit will detail the experiences of four individuals coming for freedom in Peterboro NY. Harriet Powell, Harriet Russell (and family), John Tyler, and John "The Dominie" West represent the hundreds of freedom seekers who came via the Underground Railroad to the Gerrit Smith Estate in Peterboro.

Peterboro Area Museum, 4608 Peterboro Road, Morrisville, New York

See press release for more information.
June 20 11:00am–
1:00pm		 1800s activists in Brooklyn created a new Black freedom movement. Come unerase countless Black liberation locations in Downtown Brooklyn.

New York City tried to confiscate the home of Mama Joy at 227 Duffield. She fought back- and WON. In the process, she created a movement to respect the Black history of Downtown Brooklyn. Come hear stories of countless heroes and sheroes, and see how their stories have been erased from our streets.

This is more than just a walk recovering a century+ of Black Civil Rights history. It's also a personal story of Mama Joy as told by her daughter, Shawné Lee, and co-curated by Public Historian Raul Rothblatt.

Abolitionist Place, 404 Albee Square Brooklyn, New York

For more information and to purchase tickets ($12.50-$25), visit the event website.
June 20 10:00am–
4:00pm		 The Juneteenth "Colors of Freedom" tour will visit Underground Railroad sites from Keeseville/Peru to Beekmantown. There will be reenactments of Samuel and Catherine Keese and Stephen Keese Smith.
The tour begins at the North Star Underground Railroad Museum (1131 Mace Chasm Road, Ausable Chasm, NY).

Those wishing to participate in the tour may use their own transportation or ride the tour bus, the cost of which is free.

The bus will pick up passengers at the North Star Museum, tour various sites, transport passengers to the Plattsburgh Public Library for a movie screening from to pm, and return to the museum to drop passengers off at the end of the day (around ).
Note: It is recommended that you bring a lunch. Drinks will be provided.

Pre-registration is required by June 19.

For more information, see the flyer.
June 19 7:00pm King Solomon Hicks Band will appear at Retro Live (14 Margaret Street, Suite C, Plattsburgh).

Tickets are required ($20 per person).

Watch the promotional video.
June 19 12:00pm–
2:00pm		 Discover unique treasures while honoring a powerful legacy. We are thrilled to host a Silent Auction benefiting the North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association. This special event will feature an incredible lineup of items generously donated by our talented local artisans and favorite neighborhood businesses. Every bid placed directly supports the museum's mission to preserve, interpret, and celebrate the rich history of the Underground Railroad in our region.

1131 Mace Chasm Road, Ausable Chasm, NY

See flyer for more information.
June 18 6:00pm–
7:30pm		 Join Schenectady County Food Council and United Way of the Greater Capital Region for a conversation celebrating community "weavers"—neighbors building connections and positive change.

Share your ideas, explore how trust strengthens local communities, and learn about the Weaver Awards (nominations open June 15, 2026). United Way will award $2,500 to eligible individuals and organizations whose efforts bring people together for positive change.

Central Park Pavilion, 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady, NY.

For more information, see flyer or visit the United Way website.
June 17 6:30pm–
8:00pm		 "The Many Faces of Freedom: A Juneteenth Look at Revolutionary America": Join us for an evening of reflection, storytelling, and community dialogue as we explore the meaning of freedom—from the American Revolution to the present day.
Community panelists will share perspectives on how the ideals of the Declaration of Independence both challenged and inspired the struggle for liberty and equality in America. Whether you come to listen, share, learn, or reflect, all are welcome.

Elizabethtown Social Center, 7626 US Route 9, Elizabethtown, New York.
See flyer or visit the event web page for more information.
May 2 9:00am–
11:30am		 The Witness Tree at Union Road Traveling Exhibition featuring local artist Rob Fountain and presented by NCUGRHA and Ausable Forks Free Library, 9 Church Lane, Ausable Forks, NY.
It begins with a pastel painting workshop (9-11am), followed by a presentation by Robin Caudell (11-11:30).
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts.
See flyer for more information.
April 25 8:00pm "Beginnings - A Celebration of the Music of Chicago" brings the magic of a live Chicago performance to life and exceptionally recreates their enormous songbook of contemporary hits.
Beginnings has one of the most entertaining live performances you can see today. Expect a family-friendly entertainment event that is pleasing to music lovers of all ages!
Strand Center for the Arts, 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh, NY
Visit the Strand Center for the Arts website for more information and to purchase tickets.
Presented by 1814 Commemoration Inc. All profits go to benefit their efforts to provide our region with these important celebrations and representations of our area's rich history. Come enjoy a night out, while supporting a great local cause!
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