Kennett Sq. to celebrate Juneteenth with schedule of events
On June 19th, 1865, the last group of enslaved Black Americans were freed by the Union Army in Galveston, Texas. White enslavers and local government officials in Galveston refused to tell the enslaved Black population the Civil War was over and they were free. Union troops were brought in to end the remaining pockets of resistance by Confederate troops. That event became known today as Juneteenth.
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What To Do: Busy weekend of events to celebrate with your favorite Dad
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The West Chester Railroad
Father’s Day is a holiday of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. In Catholic countries of Europe, it has been celebrated on March 19 as Saint Joseph’s Day since the Middle Ages.
In the United States, Father’s Day was founded by Sonora Smart Dodd and celebrated...
Chester County History Center to celebrate Juneteenth, Jun 16-18
Chester County History Center (CCHC) will celebrate Juneteenth with a multi-program event from June 16 – 18, 2022. The events will welcome visual artist Dane Tilghman, children’s book author Nahjee Grant, community staple Rev. Anderson Porter, and hold Walking Tours of downtown West Chester highlighting the abolitionist activities of its citizens their impact on the Underground Railroad in Chester...
What To Do: Chester County set to celebrate Juneteenth
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This weekend features a trio of significant “holidays” – Juneteenth, Father’s Day and Summer Solstice.
Kennett Square’s Juneteenth Celebration (historickennettsquare.com) will be held this weekend along with other Juneteenth events at locations around Chester County.
Juneteenth is an African American tradition that commemorates the June 19,...
What To Do: Fun for Fathers’ Day
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Fatherfest
If there is a hot air balloon, a blimp, a helicopter or a giant condor in the sky above you, it’s almost a certainty that you’re going to look up.
If it’s a helicopter, the audio part emphasizes the visual part as it attracts your attention. When there is a chopper flying overhead, it is virtually impossible to resist a skyward gaze.
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What To Do: Chester Co. Balloon Fest soars again
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
If you realize that here are hot air balloons in all shapes and sizes floating in the sky over your head, you’re going to stop whatever you’re doing and turn your gaze skyward.
If you want to experience this sensation, then you should plan on attending this weekend’s 12th Annual Chester County Balloon Festival (New Garden Flying Field, 1235 Newark...
What To Do: It’s all about Dad this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Tre Bella
The fun, food, music and activities are enough to draw you to Wilmington each June for the St. Anthony’s Italian Festival (St. Anthony of Padua Church, 901 North DuPont Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-421-2790, www.stanthonysfestival.com which is entering final weekend and will close on June 1.
This weekend, there is an added attraction with a...
A few thoughts for a holiday weekend