Greenwich Historical Society and Perrot Memorial Library present a day in honor of Juneteenth. Join us in our Education Center at 12:00 for a reading of A Flag for Juneteenth by author Kim Taylor, accompanied by a display of her Juneteenth story quilt. A flag-designing craft will follow.
Throughout the day, explore the A Flag for Juneteenth Storywalk through our historic garden, enjoy tasty treats, and take a family-friendly tour of the Bush-Holley House at 11:00, 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00. All events on the 13th are free and open to all! Pre-Register below to let us know that you’ll be joining us.
A Flag for Juneteenth is a powerful title that shares a unique story of the celebration of the first Juneteenth, from the perspective of a young girl. Kim Taylor sets her work apart from other Juneteenth books by applying her skills as an expert quilter. Each of the illustrations has been lovingly hand-sewn and quilted, giving the book a homespun, tactile quality that will appeal to readers young and old. A Flag for Juneteenth was selected by the Brooklyn Public Library as one of the 250 most influential books in US History.
