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February 25, 2012 Allensworth Renaissance Literary Festival
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Join the Friends of Allensworth as we commemorate one hundred years of Black educational achievement in California. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with authors; purchase recently published books and receives guided and/or self paced tours of the Park's historic buildings. Story tellers will bring history alive, while mini plays will provide entertainment for parents and children.
April 1, 2012 Allensworth Old Time Easter Egg Roll
11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Are you ready for a historical treasure hunt? Join our Spring celebration featuring a prize egg hunt and discover what Allensworth history is hidden inside. For young pioneers seeking Black history, adventure has never been this fun! The day's activities will also include face painting and historical games. Get you Easter season rolling with our old time spring festivities at Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park.
May 19, 2012 Old Time
Jubilee
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 activities strictly
for the young and even the toddlers. In addition
to the free self paced tours of the historic
buildings, you 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 craft market. When
you get hungry, you can eat a variety of some of the
best ethnic food for miles around.
June 9, 2012 Juneteenth
Celebration
10:00 A.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.
October 13, 2012 Rededication
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Join us for the annual Rededication, the last event of the year. This festive event is presented to renew our commitment to the park and its symbolic representation of self determination for all African Americans in the area of education and economic development.
October 13, 2012 Colonel Allensworth 5K Run Walk For Health
9:00 A.M.
The Colonel Allensworth 5K Run Walk For Health will begin at 9:00 am and finish in time to allow participants to take part in other Rededication Day activities. Those who cannot join us at the park can support the event by being a "virtual supporter" and receive a t-shirt. For more information contact Project Coordinator Dorothy Benjamin at (916) 346-4767.
October 13, 2012 Colonel Allensworth Century and Funride
7:00 A.M.
Join the Crankin' Time Cycling club for a bike ride through the farmlands of California's San Joaquin Valley and the beautiful foothills of the southern Sierra Nevada mountains. There will be a beginner, intermediate and advanced route. To register visit the Crankin' Time Cycling website for more information.
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