All Abord the Juneteenth Train! The stops are Geneva, Hemphill, Center, and back to Geneva!
Get ready for a weekend filled with family fun, meaningful commemorations and cultural exploration.
Below is the agenda for the weekend, along with recommendations for accommodations and activities in the surrounding areas.
Plan to arrive early to enjoy the many Sights of Sabine on your own.
6 PM: Bingo Night at the Sabine County VFW
Sabine County VFW Post 10351
3049 TX-184 | Hemphill, Texas 75948
**BRING CASH FOR BINGO CARDS AND SNACK BAR**
Join us for an exciting evening of Bingo!
Cash Prizes! Refreshments will be available for purchase at 4 PM.
Children may attend.
11:30 AM - 2:15 PM: GENEVA, TEXAS GUIDED TOUR
Starts at County Line Missionary Baptist Church
270 FM 3448 | Geneva, San Augustine, Texas 75972
Explore Geneva Historical Sites and see your financial generosity at work:
County Line Missionary Baptist Church, County Line Cemetery, Dennis Slave Cemetery, William Gasby (New Zion) Cemetery, Geneva-New Zion Community Center, and the El Camino Real Historical Marker.
Visit family land and homesteads; stand on the same ground where our ancestors stood almost 200 years ago.
Discover and appreciate the natural beauty and history of the area.
SACK LUNCH PROVIDED
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3:00 PM: NASA "REMEMBERING COLUMBIA" MUSEUM TOUR
Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum
375 Sabine Street | Suite B | Hemphill, Texas 75948
On February 1, 2003, Columbia and crew were lost during re-entry over East Texas at about 8 AM Central.
Learn how the largest land-based search and recovery effort came together in the Pineywoods of East Texas.
MUSEUM ENTRY FEE:
$5 Adults / $3 Students (cash or card)
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM MEET & GREET & FISH FRY
Sabine County VFW Post 10351
3049 TX-184 | Hemphill, Texas 75948
A warm family meet-and-greet to reconnect and catch up with everyone.
* A delicious catfish dinner will be available for purchase ($10)
* Vegetarian options will be available
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Check out the "Attractions" tab to see optional places to visit and places to eat while visiting Geneva | Hemphill, Texas.
11:00 AM-5:00 PM: SPECIAL CELEBRATION
Sabine County VFW Post 10351
3049 TX-184 | Hemphill, Texas 75948
Honoring History, Remembering Our Ancestors, Connecting Families, and Understanding the Significant Impact of Juneteenth in American History
KIDS' ZONE - YOUTH ACTIVITY ROOM
* The young generation will mix and mingle in their own space and create lifetime memories.
* Teens and tweens will have fun interactive games and learn about their history and heritage.
* Outdoor games and activities
FOOD
BEST DESSERT CONTEST
MEET & GREET
PHOTOS
LIVE BAND
LINE DANCING
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8:30 PM-11:30 PM: ALL WHITE PARTY
"BEFORE I LET YOU GO!"
Windham Civic Center
146 Express Boulevard | Center, Texas 75935
(directly across from Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn)
Bring the tweens, teens and little ones to this family-oriented event because "WE ARE ONE!"
Refreshments served.
County Line Missionary Baptist Church
270 FM 3448 | Geneva, San Augustine, Texas 75972
11:00 AM: Join us as we gather to worship in the Historic place where our ancestors have worshipped since 1868.
1:30 PM: FATHER'S DAY DINNER at County Line Cafeteria
Celebrate Father's Day with the Geneva Family. Enjoy a delicious downhome, old timey, homemade, scratch meal just like Grandma and Big Mama used to prepare!
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