Event
Juneteenth Ranger Talk: James Milton Turner- The Pursuit of the American Dream
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Fee:
Free.Dates & Times
Date:
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Time:
1:30 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Talk
Description
This program is part of the park's Juneteenth celebration.
Park Ranger Greg Carr will discuss the accomplishments of 19th century black leader, James Milton Turner, a formerly enslaved man, who was instrumental in establishing schools for black children in Missouri and served in Ulysses S. Grant's administration.
The program is free and will take place in the park's theater.
Call 314-842-1867 x. 230 for reservations.
Reservation or Registration: No
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