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Lexington Juneteenth Jubilee at African Cemetery No. 2 2026
📍 African Cemetery No. 2, 419 E 7th St, Lexington, KY 40508•📅 June 19, 2026
About This Event
The annual Juneteenth Jubilee at African Cemetery No. 2 honors the spirit of freedom and the United States Colored Troops buried at the historic Black cemetery in Lexington's East End. The program includes wreath-laying, music, spoken word, and remarks honoring Civil War soldiers who fought for freedom. African Cemetery No. 2 was established in 1869 and is the resting place of more than 5,000 African Americans, including dozens of USCT soldiers.
📅 When
June 19, 2026
📍 Where
African Cemetery No. 2, 419 E 7th St, Lexington, KY 40508
Lexington, KY
💵 Price
Free
👤 Organizer
African Cemetery No. 2 / City of Lexington