Saturday, June 15
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Come celebrate the VIP kickoff of Montgomery County’s premiere Black cultural event, the Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival! Doors open for dinner at 5, followed by an evening that showcases our area’s legendary talent and most dynamic newcomers. The show kicks off with America’s Got Talent Sensation Kelvin Dukes, followed by Daryl Davis’ second-annual tribute to the Du-Drop Inn of Emory Grove — featuring blues icon Jenny Langer on lead vocals. We’ll cap off the festivities with a dance contest, a best-dressed contest, and then dance the night away to the iconic Chuck Brown Band!
Don’t miss it!
Time: Doors open at 5 PM and showtime is from 7-10 PM
Location: 7719 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20814
Cost: Table Seats $100, Theater Seats $60 (tickets do not include food and beverage)
Sunday, June 16
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At the core of Freedom Day, represented by the national holiday of Juneteenth, is faith. Join the Reverend Dr. Evalina Huggins, Rabbi Evan Krame, and leaders of other faith communities as the Scotland AME Zion church hosts this special morning of celebration and prayer. Breakfast will be served.
Location: 5151 Pooks Hill Road,. Bethesda, Maryland, 20814
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Location: TBD
Cost: Free
Participating includes SSL hours, free volunteer t-shirts, and ice cream!
Monday, June 17
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Hosted by Scotland legend Eric Smith, who played for Georgetown University against Michael Jordan in the 1982 NCAA championship game, this clinic for boys and girls will break into age groups and focus on fundamentals and what it takes to become a champion. There will be autograph sessions with some of Eric’s friends from the college and professional ranks.
Location: Cabin John Park
Cost: Free
Tuesday, June 18
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Hosted by Winston Churchill High School Hall of Famer, the professional quarterback Jimmy Kemp, this session will break into age groups and provide drills in both offense and defense. Jimmy will be joined by members of the Washington Commanders and other notable football stars from the local area.
Location: Winston Churchill High School, Gainsborough Rd., Potomac
Cost: Free
Wednesday, June 19
Please note that although the festival takes place at multiple locations, transportation will be provided to and from Cabin John Village and Cabin John Park for your convenience. Additionally, we will have overflow parking available at Bells Mill Elementary School, Herbert Hoover Middle School, Winston Churchill High School. For additional questions on parking and transportation, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.
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Calling all road runners and walkers of all ages and skills to the DC area’s only 5K road race held on the national holiday of Juneteenth. The course begins and ends at Bells Mills Elementary School, where Scotland’s children have attended since the late 1960s, and it passes the 100- year-old Scotland AME Zion Church along the way. Hills are minimal on this course, so it’s a nice place to set a PR!
Location: 225 Bells Mills Road, Potomac
Time: 8 a.m.
Cabin John Village
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What was your favorite ride back in the day? A ’57 Chevy? A shiny Corvette? Or maybe the original ’65 Mustang? More than 40 vintage vehicles from some of the most elite garages in Potomac and Bethesda will be on display to benefit the rebuilding of the Scotland AME Zion Church. Vote for your favorite car while you’re here: $1 dollar equals one vote!
Location: Cabin John Village Mall 11325 Seven Locks Road, Potomac
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE
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With a focus on the unique needs of the African American and minority communities, this area will feature more than a dozen unique hospitals, clinics, and health care professionals. Among the attractions: The National Institute of Health will be on hand for a sickle cell anemia screening project and Adventist Hospital will serve up a giant inflatable human heart to focus on the importance of exercise and nutrition.
Location: Cabin John Village Mall 11325 Seven Locks Road, Potomac
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE
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What does Juneteenth mean? What is the holiday’s origin and history? What are the colors and themes that bring this new national holiday to life? These are the questions and answers that will be expressed in this celebration of art by our area’s schoolchildren at the Cabin John Village shopping center.
Location: Cabin John Village Mall 11325 Seven Locks Road, Potomac
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE
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A century ago, the area in and around Cabin John Village and the Cabin John Regional Park, spanning hundreds of acres, was a vibrant Black community that came to be known as Scotland. Across Montgomery County, more than 40 other Black were also settled as centers of Black culture and worship. Local volunteers and historians will retell those stories in words, pictures, videos, and artifacts for a day-long examination of a history that can never be forgotten. Exact list of speakers will be announced May 1.
Location: Cabin John Village Mall 11325 Seven Locks Road, Potomac
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE
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When the Scotland Community was at risk of being eliminated by socioeconomic forces in the 1960s, it was the surrounding faith community who stepped in with a “Save Our Scotland” campaign. In 2023, a similar campaign, “The Second Century Project,” was formed by the Scotland AME Zion Church to bring together leaders in faith, business, and the broader community. This area of the festival will be filled with fun and games under the theme of “What it Means to be a Neighbor!”
Location: Cabin John Village Mall 11325 Seven Locks Road, Potomac
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
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This family-friendly day of music and dance has something for everyone at the Cabin John Village Mall. The full schedule will be posted May 1.
Location: Cabin John Village Mall 11325 Seven Locks Road, Potomac
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Cabin John Park
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The childhood experience at Scotland has included an exploration of the land at what is now Cabin John Regional Park for more than 120 years. For the national holiday celebration, the entire park area off Tuckerman Lane will come alive with rides, music, performance, old-time photos, face painting and even a Petting Zoo.
This year, for the first time, we will hold a Juneteenth Parade beginning at 1:30!
Location: Cabin John Regional Park 7701 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac11
Time: a.m. – 4 p.m. Vendors listing available May 1
Cost: Free before May 19, $5 after May 20
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The African-American experience must be tasted to be fully enjoyed. A full array of chefs and food trucks will turn the Cabin John Regional Park into a food connoisseur’s paradise for the national holiday. Come hungry! You won’t be disappointed.
Location: Cabin John Regional Park 7701 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac
Time: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Vendors listing available May 1. Food items priced accordingly
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Calling all baseball and softball players ages 7 to 13 for this opportunity to learn from professional and the highest-level amateur players in our area. Hosted by Big Train Base Ball and the staff of Scotland Storm — an education and exercise program in the Scotland community — this clinic will cover hitting, throwing, fielding, and running. The coaches will include members of the Big Train Base Ball team, as well as former Major League players from the DC region.
Location: Shirley Povich Field 10600 Westlake Dr, Rockville, MD, 4-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
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From the 1930s to the 1950s, when more than 40 Black communities staked their place in
Montgomery County society, summer baseball was central to the weekend experience. This
game — including an elaborate opening ceremony — honors “Pint” Isreal, the biggest star of
these summer sandlots, as well as the Scotland Eagles, and other area semi-professional
baseball teams. This experience is sure to be a sell-out, so book your tickets early.
Location: Shirley Povich Field 10600 Westlake Dr, Rockville, MD, 4-5:30 p.m.
Tickets: Available May 1
Schedule, location, and timing may be subject to change.