Event Calendar

• February
  AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
  Second and last Saturdays of the month
  February 9^th & 23^th , 2008
• May
  OLD TIME JUBILEE
  Second Saturday of the month
  May 17^th , 2008
• June
  JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
  Second Saturday of the month
  June 14th, 2008

·         FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION

      August 2= ^nd Added for this Year

• October
  ANNUAL REDEDICATION
  Second Saturday of the month
  October 11^th , 2008

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Second and Fourth Saturdays in February
10:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M.

February events focus primarily on providing an educational and fun time experience for school children. Visitors receive guided tours of the park’s historic buildings, which include some living history.
Speakers provide lectures on the history of the park and African-American s. If you and your group can’t make it on the 9^th, the volunteers of the park have set aside the 23^rd just for you!! You’ll have to call the park ranger and let him know you’re coming so we can prepare to welcome you and your group.

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OLD TIME JUBILEE

Third Saturday in May
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Every year the town of Allensworth had a big bash. This is the time of year when the carnival came to town.

The Friends of Allensworth provide a great family festival atmosphere with entertainment featuring...gospel, jazz and drama. There are even activities strictly for the young and even the toddlers. In addition to the free self paced tours of the historic buildings, yon can talk to some of the original pioneers and their heirs. This is the best family bargain in the state, because there is more. You can even shop at the open air arts and crafts market. When you get hungry, you can eat some of the best variety of ethnic food for miles around.

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JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

Second Saturday in June
10:00A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Join us for the 15th annual celebration. There’s plenty of sunshine for those who love warm weather. This day is celebrated by African Americans in honor of their ancestors who received notice of being set free from slavery later (June 19th) than the majority of slaves elsewhere in the country. There’s great entertainment, great speakers and, of course, a fabulous tour of the historic buildings given free by the Friends of Allensworth, volunteers for your educational experience. Lots of great food and beverages as well.

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FOUNDERS DAY  

First Saturday in August

10:00A.M. to 4:00P.M.  

Brou= ght back this year to help celebrate the founding of the Town on August 4th 1908.

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        REDEDICATION

Second Saturday in October
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Join us for the annual rededication. This festive event is presented to renew our commitment to = the park and its symbolic representation of self-determination for all African American in the areas of education and economic development. Friday evening, you can sit around the campfire and enjoy great storytelling in the park’s campground. Saturday, you enjoy the works... free self guided tours and special living history programs. Honors the founding of the town and the contributions of the pioneers who diligently strive to keep the vision of Colonel Allensworth alive.