We invite you to our Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Crete Park, 515 First Street, Crete, IL 60417

Juneteenth with the Crete Area Historical Society and Valerie and Isaac Butron.

“CAHS: Helping to preserve the history of this area’s support for the abolition of slavery dating to 1841.” Several prominent families, as members of the Crete Congregational Church, served as conductors on the Underground Railroad.

The Underground Railroad in Crete, IL. and surrounding area presented by Larry McClellan 2/18/20.A remarkable presentation. Please watch.

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The Crete Area Historical Society is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.