From the Underground Railroad to the first Juneteenth in Pittsford.

The Road to Freedom invites you into conversations that honor the past, confront the present, and imagine a better future.

Mission

To joyfully celebrate Juneteenth together through meaningful festivities.

Event Info 2026

Saturday, June 20

9:30am - 12:30pm

Pittsford Community Library’s Fisher Meeting Room

24 State Street.

Drop in for crafts, activities, storytelling and more. Don’t miss Historic Pittsford’s Underground Railroad Walking Tour, led by Robert Corby. Advance registration is required for the tour. It sets off from the front of the Library at 10:00am. Visit www.historicpittsford.org to register. These events are free and open to the public.

And don’t forget the Town’s Canalside concert on Juneteenth itself, Friday, June 19, at 6:30pm in Carpenter Park at the Port of Pittsford, which will feature nationally renowned musician Judah Seely. Carpenter Park is located at 22 North Main Street.

Vision

We believe that Juneteenth is an opportunity for all to come together for celebrating, learning, understanding, and building stronger communities full of hope for the future.