Gallipolis: 147th Annual Emancipation Celebration
By Kristina, posted on May 14th, 2010.Filed under: Calendar Events
Tagged as: Emancipation Proclamation, Gallia County, Gallipolis (OH), Southeast Ohio.
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| September 18, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 5:00 pm |
| September 19, 2010 | ||
| 10:30 am | to | 5:00 pm |
Celebrating the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 which declared slaves “thenceforth and forever more free”. Activities and games, guest speakers, Bands, singing groups, historic re-enactments, civil war soldiers, history booth, arts and crafts, food vendors and health screenings. Free admission, free parking.
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Gallia County Jr. Fairgrounds, 189 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, OH 45631
Local Number: (740) 446-7611
Event Website: http://www.emancipation-day.com/
C0ntact: rr8491@dragonbbs.com