Second Annual Juneteenth Jubilee Celebrates Black History

Tours were given to the public aboard the Amistad on Tisbury Wharf. Jeanna Shepard

"It is even more important to have these museums to go to different places on our coastline and tell this story from the 1830s" Jeanna Shepard

The ship was the centerpiece for the weekend remembering and celebrating Juneteenth. Mark Alan Lovewell

Historic schooners filled Vineyard Haven harbor over the weekend. Mark Alan Lovewell

Sailing to Freedom author Dr. Timothy Walker gave a lecture on maritime Underground Railroad. Jeanna Shepard

Paula Mann-Agnew, executive director of Discovering Amistad, at the panel discussion. Jeanna Shepard

Island historian Bow Van RIper. Jeanna Shepard

“I was interested to hear these stories told not from a victim standpoint." Jeanna Shepard

Juneteenth Jubilee Cultural Festival was originally scheduled for the Tabernacle but was relocated to Union Chapel. Ray Ewing

Oak Bluffs police chief Jonathan Searle had discussion with president of the NAACP of Martha’s Vineyard, Toni Kauffman. Ray Ewing

The Cottagers, Inc. an all-female philanthropic group based in Oak Bluffs. Ray Ewing

Nikole Hannah-Jones, right, focused on importance of engaging with history in its fullest form. Ray Ewing

Jubilee ended with community sing of Lift Every Voice and America the Beautiful. Ray Ewing

Oak Bluffs Harborfest featured Black chefs. Tim Johnson

Anthony Foster worked his grilling magic for the gathered crowds. Tim Johnson

Bernica Wilcox was live artist at the Harborfest. Tim Johnson

NAACP of Martha’s Vineyard hosted its second annual Taste of Juneteenth at the Portuguese American Club.

Chef Deon. Ray Ewing

Chef Ting and Kevin King of Black Joy Food Love said they were participating to help celebrate Black freedom. Ray Ewing

Chef Lori Edmonds prepared under tent at the P.A. Club. Ray Ewing

Juli Vanderhoop, right, along with Claire Bepasquale and Cristopher Mueller served strawberry rhubarb tarts. Ray Ewing

Amistad Sunday evening. Tim Johnson

Laughter and applause filled Union Chapel during a church service led by Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. Jeanna Shepard

Pianist Geoff Hicks brought the house down with his performance. Jeanna Shepard

Rev. Dyson said, “We’re not trying to tear the nation down. We’re trying to build it up." Jeanna Shepard

A Union Chapel tradition, mingling with parishoners after the service. Jeanna Shepard

Kahini Van Dyke hosted a reception after Rev. Dyson's mass. Jeanna Shepard

Amistad sailed from Vineyard Haven to Edgartown Yacht Club. Jeanna Shepard

A blessing before the gospel brunch. Jeanna Shepard

Gospel performance by Athene Wilson was performed. Jeanna Shepard

Taking turn at the helm of history. Jeanna Shepard

Edgartown Yacht Club hosted gospel brunch for second year. Jeanna Shepard

Event honored Captain William (Bill) Pinkney. Jeanna Shepard

Monday, June 19, 2023

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This year is the second annual Juneteenth Jubilee celebration on the Vineyard, held for the first time as an Island-wide event last year. The theme this year is Free as the Wind.

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