If you would like to sign up to participate in this event by reading part of the speech (1-3 paragraphs) please sign up here. All are welcome! If you have questions please email us at: director@natickhistoricalsociety.org

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. Local drummer Bruno Giles will kick off the event with drumming at 10am.

The Juneteenth celebration continues on Saturday, June 20 with Natick Center Cultural District’s Juneteenth event on Natick Common from 11:00 AM– 1:00 PM. There will be delicious food by Mig’s Dogs, fun activities, and musical performances by Drum Nomads. All are welcome!

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.