St. John Colony invites you to the historic Emancipation Grounds (189 Carter Rd., Dale, TX) for a special event celebrating the community’s commitment to its heritage and legacy. Descendants of the community will speak about their vision for the future and the ongoing efforts to preserve the historic and cultural resources of St. John Freedom Colony. The featured speaker will present a generous sponsorship check for the completion of the community’s new Juneteenth venue.

The event will start at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday May 4th, 2023.