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    The Fontaine Churches, a Pre-Juneteenth Observation

    The Fontaine Churches, a Pre-Juneteenth Observation

    Presented by Austin Public Library and at Carver Museum and Cultural Center

    June 18, 2010

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    Join the Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, for the Fontaine Churches photographic presentation .This pre-Juneteenth event features photographs of six Historic African-American Baptist Churches that were founded by the Reverend Jacob Fontaine in Austin, including the First Baptist (Heflin Ln.), Good Hope, Mt. Zion, New Hope, St. Stephens (The North Star), and Sweet Home (Historic Clarksville). These six Fontaine churches have partnered with the Austin History Center for the presentation. A reception with refreshments will take place in the Drum of the Carver Museum immediately following the presentation. The presentation and reception are free and open to the public.


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        Carver Museum and Cultural Center

        1165 Angelina Street
        Austin, TX 78702

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        free

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        June 18, 2010

        Times:

        3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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