Heritage Awards Banquet: 2023
On May 29, 2023, The Emancipation Committee of Upson hosted the first Heritage Awards Banquet at Xchelon in Thomaston, Georgia. This...
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OUR HISTORY
On May 29, 1865, the slaves of Upson County received the news that they were free! On May 29, 1866, William Guildford organized the first celebration! For over, 157 years our community has celebrated our Emancipation Day known as May 29th!
Join us to celebrate our history and traditions as we honor our freedom. Through a parade, program and festive party, we celebrate this day and we don't stop there! This year, we added a new tradition known as the Heritage Awards Banquet. Our Emancipation Weekend is full of ways we honor our culture!
We also host other events such as Thomaston's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration and we have our youth program known as Youth Alive.
FEEL THE FREEDOM
EMANCIPATION CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FEEL THE HISTORY
FEEL THE HERITAGE
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS
Bronze Sponsors:
The Shop
Billy D's Karate Studio
West Central GA Bank
Zellner's Improvement
Silver Sponsors:
Jump 4 Fun GA
Gold Sponsors:
ATTENTION:
This is a family-oriented event with a strict ban on suggested
violence, profanity, racism and drugs.
Help us continue the oldest Emancipation Celebration!
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-NINTH ANNUAL
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION OF UPSON
Location:
LINCOLN PARK
Event Date:
May 25,2024
Time: 11 AM - 8 PM
#UpsonEmancipation
#May29th
This Year's Theme:
Stronger Together When We Work Together
THE EMANCIPATION COMMITTEE OF UPSON COUNTY, INC.
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION OF UPSON
MAY 29TH
On May 29, 1865, the slaves of Upson County finally
received the news that they were free. On May 29, 1866, we had our first organized celebration. For over 150 years the traditions of a parade, program and happy party atmosphere have continued to be an element of this community!
Thomaston, Georgia is famous for the Emancipation Celebration!
Join us for The Emancipation Celebration of Upson aka May 29th
No matter what part of the world you are from,
you are welcome to celebrate with us!
Your donation can help us continue this celebration for many years to come!
We appreciate your support!
The Emancipation Committee of Upson County, Inc.
is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3).
Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
You can donate by check / money order to:
Emancipation Committee of Upson
P.O. Box 224, Thomaston, GA 30286
Have questions call us: (770) 648-4753, no answer, please leave a message.
Upson Emancipation Copyright©
All rights reserved! 2023
Non Profit 501 (c)(3) Organization
Celebrating History. Celebrating Traditions. Celebrating Freedom.
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