Augusta plays host to multiple Juneteenth celebrations this weekend

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – There were multiple Juneteenth celebrations in Augusta on Saturday.

The Augusta Museum of History held an event on Saturday that celebrated Juneteenth.

People were able to tour the museum, participate in art projects and learn about the history of Juneteenth.

A local artist taught people how to make the Edgefield face pots.

“This whole gave a presentation about Dave, the Potter, who was an enslaved man living in Edgefield, and he risked his life in knowing how to read and write, and he would write his name. I think he’d write poetry on the pots he made. We got to see some of those pots in the museum before starting our lesson. It’s a good time,” said AC Daniel, art teacher.

The Museum’s education coordinator said it’s important to recognize the history surrounding Juneteenth and how it relates to Richmond County.

“When we think about Juneteenth, this is really freedom for all, and because of the Emancipation Proclamation, all of the enslaved people were freed. Then we have a lot to celebrate because over 6000 people were enslaved right here in Richmond County,” said Krystal Lyon.

Also in Augusta on Saturday, there was a Freedom Trail ride that also celebrated Juneteenth.

There were also games, a horse ride, a petting zoo, and bounce houses, with around 50 vendors and the event wrapped up around 11 p.m.

The organizer of the event was humbled by the big turnout.

“It’s incredible. It’s really incredible because I have 81 acres and another 10 acres on the other side of the road. First off, just having property is a big thing in our community, and then being able to share that with my community, and on such a great day, a day of celebration. So we’re just celebrating all the way around. It was a privilege. It’s an absolute privilege to have to be a part of something this big,” said Davon Wallace, owner, Crimson Hills.

There is another ride on July 19.

“It’s going to be the true trail ride. Because we’re going to shut down some of the road, we’re going to be out in the streets, and we’re going to be inside on the property. So it’s going to be really big, really partnering with 306 of New York, from South Carolina, they came out. They said they want to be a part of it, and we’re going to do some big things. We’re going to do some big things,” said Wallace.

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