Second Annual Juneteenth Jubilee Celebrates Black History
Tours were given to the public aboard the Amistad on Tisbury Wharf.
Tours were given to the public aboard the Amistad on Tisbury Wharf.
"It is even more important to have these museums to go to different places on our coastline and tell this story from the 1830s"
"It is even more important to have these museums to go to different places on our coastline and tell this story from the 1830s"
The ship was the centerpiece for the weekend remembering and celebrating Juneteenth.
The ship was the centerpiece for the weekend remembering and celebrating Juneteenth.
Historic schooners filled Vineyard Haven harbor over the weekend.
Historic schooners filled Vineyard Haven harbor over the weekend.
Sailing to Freedom author Dr. Timothy Walker gave a lecture on maritime Underground Railroad.
Sailing to Freedom author Dr. Timothy Walker gave a lecture on maritime Underground Railroad.
Paula Mann-Agnew, executive director of Discovering Amistad, at the panel discussion.
Paula Mann-Agnew, executive director of Discovering Amistad, at the panel discussion.
Island historian Bow Van RIper.
Island historian Bow Van RIper.
“I was interested to hear these stories told not from a victim standpoint."
“I was interested to hear these stories told not from a victim standpoint."
Juneteenth Jubilee Cultural Festival was originally scheduled for the Tabernacle but was relocated to Union Chapel.
Juneteenth Jubilee Cultural Festival was originally scheduled for the Tabernacle but was relocated to Union Chapel.
Oak Bluffs police chief Jonathan Searle had discussion with president of the NAACP of Martha’s Vineyard, Toni Kauffman.
Oak Bluffs police chief Jonathan Searle had discussion with president of the NAACP of Martha’s Vineyard, Toni Kauffman.
The Cottagers, Inc. an all-female philanthropic group based in Oak Bluffs.
The Cottagers, Inc. an all-female philanthropic group based in Oak Bluffs.
Nikole Hannah-Jones, right, focused on importance of engaging with history in its fullest form.
Nikole Hannah-Jones, right, focused on importance of engaging with history in its fullest form.
Jubilee ended with community sing of Lift Every Voice and America the Beautiful.
Jubilee ended with community sing of Lift Every Voice and America the Beautiful.
Oak Bluffs Harborfest featured Black chefs.
Oak Bluffs Harborfest featured Black chefs.
Anthony Foster worked his grilling magic for the gathered crowds.
Anthony Foster worked his grilling magic for the gathered crowds.
Bernica Wilcox was live artist at the Harborfest.
Bernica Wilcox was live artist at the Harborfest.
NAACP of Martha’s Vineyard hosted its second annual Taste of Juneteenth at the Portuguese American Club.
NAACP of Martha’s Vineyard hosted its second annual Taste of Juneteenth at the Portuguese American Club.
Chef Deon.
Chef Deon.
Chef Ting and Kevin King of Black Joy Food Love said they were participating to help celebrate Black freedom.
Chef Ting and Kevin King of Black Joy Food Love said they were participating to help celebrate Black freedom.
Chef Lori Edmonds prepared under tent at the P.A. Club.
Chef Lori Edmonds prepared under tent at the P.A. Club.
Juli Vanderhoop, right, along with Claire Bepasquale and Cristopher Mueller served strawberry rhubarb tarts.
Juli Vanderhoop, right, along with Claire Bepasquale and Cristopher Mueller served strawberry rhubarb tarts.
Amistad Sunday evening.
Amistad Sunday evening.
Laughter and applause filled Union Chapel during a church service led by Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.
Laughter and applause filled Union Chapel during a church service led by Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.
Pianist Geoff Hicks brought the house down with his performance.
Pianist Geoff Hicks brought the house down with his performance.
Rev. Dyson said, “We’re not trying to tear the nation down. We’re trying to build it up."
Rev. Dyson said, “We’re not trying to tear the nation down. We’re trying to build it up."
A Union Chapel tradition, mingling with parishoners after the service.
A Union Chapel tradition, mingling with parishoners after the service.
Kahini Van Dyke hosted a reception after Rev. Dyson's mass.
Kahini Van Dyke hosted a reception after Rev. Dyson's mass.
Amistad sailed from Vineyard Haven to Edgartown Yacht Club.
Amistad sailed from Vineyard Haven to Edgartown Yacht Club.
A blessing before the gospel brunch.
A blessing before the gospel brunch.
Gospel performance by Athene Wilson was performed.
Gospel performance by Athene Wilson was performed.
Taking turn at the helm of history.
Taking turn at the helm of history.
Edgartown Yacht Club hosted gospel brunch for second year.
Edgartown Yacht Club hosted gospel brunch for second year.
Event honored Captain William (Bill) Pinkney.
Event honored Captain William (Bill) Pinkney.
This year is the second annual Juneteenth Jubilee celebration on the Vineyard, held for the first time as an Island-wide event last year. The theme this year is Free as the Wind.