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Destination Norristown Arts Hill: Creating change through creativity The Norristown Arts Festival brings together talents from across the Philadelphia region for a day of food, fun and entertainment for people of all ages. Showcasing local and regional talents the festival strives to bring new life to the Norristown community through the arts. Visit www.norristownartshill.org for directions and more information.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Juneteenth Festival, June 16th


The hour long tours begin at The Centre Theater at 208 DeKalb Street in Norristown from 10 am to 2:20 pm with a tour leaving every 20 minutes. This free event includes a walking tour led by member’s of the NAACP Youth Council who will share Norristown and African American historical details.
This third celebration includes additional performances which speak to the head and the heart. Figures like Martin Luther King, Fred Mampton, Howard Zinn and Sojourner Truth will be brought to life as well as  more personal stories.
The cast includes Maurice Tucker, Richard Bradford, Bob Weick, Seidah Hill, Michael LeLand, Walter DeShields, Mydera Robinson and Tiffany Joyner.
The event is supported by a variety of local sponsors including Upward Bound, Health Partners, Norristown NAACP, Milligan and Co. LLC, The Norristown Arts Council, and H and H Realty.
Please Join us or at least forward this information to people you think might enjoy this dramatic, historical adventure!
 For information or to reserve a time on a tour, contact juneteenthnorristown@gmail.com

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