Juneteenth Observance

American Flag and Juneteenth Flag
Event Date: 
Monday, June 20, 2022 (All day)

The Town of Hanover, Massachusetts is committed to recognizing and commemorating Juneteenth National Independence Day. This federal holiday is a time to reflect on African American history and especially how slavery affected our community and nation. All Hanover town and school buildings will display the Juneteenth flag this weekend and on Monday, June 20th

Juneteenth marks the anniversary announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas. Juneteenth is also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day.

Hanover's History

Learn more about the history of slavery in Hanover by visiting the Eleven Names Project. Black Hanoverians fought for our independence during the Revolutionary War. Hanover would like to acknowledge one of America's most renowned scientists and agriculturalists George Washington Carver, who lived in Hanover during his life. 

Observance and Closures

In observance of Juneteenth on Monday, June 20th, Hanover town offices and departments including the Town Hall, Council on Aging, Department of Public Works, and the John Curtis Free Library will be closed. Normally scheduled hours will resume on Tuesday, June 21st.

The Hanover Transfer Station and the Ames Way Brush Pile will be closed on June 19th and reopen on Monday, June 20th.

Hanover Public Schools will be closed on Monday, June 20th.

If you need assistance during this time, please use our departments directory for contact information

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