The Natick Historical Society and Natick is United will co-host a community reading of Frederick Douglass’ powerful 1852 speech, “What to a Slave is the 4th of July?” at 10:30 AM on Natick Common. Historian and Natick resident, Brenna Greer, will offer an introduction to the speech and facilitate dialogue afterwards. Do you want to be a reader? Sign up here.

The afternoon continues with Natick Center Cultural District’s Juneteenth event on Natick Common from 12:00 – 3:00 PM. There will be delicious food, fun activities, and musical performances by Drum Nomads, Crocodile River Music and Squeezebox Stompers. All are welcome!

Booths by
Black Lives Belong
Bucky Lew Alliance – spreading awareness about Basketball’s first Black professional, Bucky Lew
Natick Center Cultural District
Natick is United
Poppin’ Beans
SPARK Kindness

Food
Kona Ice
Mig’s Dogs
Say Cheese Food Truck

ASL Interpreting Services will be available during the event.

NCCD invites BIPOC business owners and non-profits supporting these initiatives to create memorable cultural experiences and/or provide information to the community. Please email Heather Rockwood at executivedirector@natickcenter.org to inquire.