2025 Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom
June 19 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us and learn about Juneteenth – a celebration of freedom marking the official end of slavery in the United States! This event is free and open to the public.
Happening on the grounds of the Ashland County Historical Society, and in collaboration with Ashland Main 
Street, the Ashland Public Library, and the community’s Juneteenth Committee, participants will engage in an immersive and community-centered event.
What to expect
Participants will hear from historic Ashland County residents, thanks to our living historians who will bring their experiences to life. Hear about the courageous families who helped Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad, the life of a newly freedman who settled in Ashland County, and that of Ashland Superintendent Seth Barber who enlisted in the Union Army to lead his ‘boys’ – his former students during the war. Their stories an more will be shared through these guided tour opportunities.
Tours begin at 4:15, 5:15, and 6:15.
Enjoy a complimentary/free community picnic featuring BBQ (with the fixings!), ice cream, cupcakes, and more. The Ashland Public Library’s Bookmobile will be on the grounds offering books to checkout, children’s activities and ways for even our youngest community members to enjoy.
Questions?
Free parking is available onsite. The event will be at 420 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805. To learn more, visit our website at www.ashlandhistory.org or call 419-289-3111. We can’t wait to see you!