Historic Brattonsville Juneteenth

Historic Brattonsville offers "Living History" experiences to reflect on what life was like in the Carolina Piedmont in the 18th and 19th centuries. Historic Brattonsville features over 30 colonial and antebellum structures, including three house museums. The site spreads over 800-acres and includes farmed land with heritage breed animals, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and a nature preserve with miles of walking trails. Seasonal events, reenactments, and living history programs interpret Southern rural life in 1780, 1855, and 1871.

The Juneteenth celebration at Historic Brattonsville delves into the story of one of the oldest commemorations of the abolition of slavery in the United States and its connection to the Brattonsville community. Living history interpreters discuss African influenced foodways while demonstrating open-hearth cooking and open-fire barbeque. African art forms, the significance of the colors red, black, and green, as well as natural dyeing techniques will be highlighted. Make-and-take activities include creating a booklet for collecting recipes, historical information, documents, and other Juneteenth Celebration artifacts. Readings of General Order No. 3 are planned for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.