Lewis Latimer to Jesse Brown: Learn Black history in Fall River at Heritage State Park

FALL RIVER — This month at Heritage State Park, meet some of Fall River's historic and accomplished Black residents in a special Juneteenth exhibit.

Plus, take tours through local history, enjoy films, and get creative.

All programs are free and open to the public.

The Visitor Center is located at 100 Davol St. in the Capt. Thomas J. Hudner Jr. Memorial Building.

Free parking is available in the DCR parking lot at 5 Water St.

An adult must accompany children.

For more information, call 508-675-5759, Ext. 0.

Here's what's happening at Heritage State Park in June:

Water + Granite + Gravity = Fall River

Saturdays and Sundays, 11 to 11:30 a.m., meet at Visitor Center desk

This tour is guided by a Park Interpreter, and it's a walk through history, connecting the park's wayfinders. Information is available at the front desk. This is a 30-minute, half-mile walk.

Films

Available daily, on demand; ask staff

"The Fall River Line": Climb aboard and explore the old Fall River Line, famous for its elegance. Run time is 57 minutes.

"Safe Houses: Fall River and the Underground Railroad": Discover the hidden history of Fall River and its role in the Underground Railroad. Run time is 20 minutes.

"A Tribute to Ensign Jesse L. Brown & Captain Thomas J. Hudner": Discover the true story behind the theatrical film "Devotion" and the friendship between these two men. Five featurettes tell their story, with a run time of 30 minutes.

"Profile in Courage: Frederick Douglass in New Bedford": Abolitionist Frederick Douglass, a frequent visitor to Fall River, is featured in this short film about his arrival in New Bedford. Run time is 26 minutes.

From Lewis Latimer to Jesse Brown: The Accomplished Men and Women of Black Fall River

Daily, through June 30, Visitor Center exhibit hall

In the spirit of Juneteenth, Heritage State Park is recognizing persons of African descent who contributed to the fabric of Fall River's community. From the Underground Railroad to the Fall River Line, this exhibit honors those Fall Riverites. There are also theme-related activities at the creative station.

Faces of Fall River

Daily, Visitor Center lobby

Explore a selection of historic Fall River photographs. This exhibit features the work of Lewis Hine, whose photographs of children in Fall River cotton mills helped galvanize the nation against child labor.

People, Ambition, Hard Work

Daily, Visitor Center lobby for information

This self-guided tour features some of the people who have their names enshrined in Heritage State Park: a Portuguese-American poet, a local entrepreneur, a military hero, and a state legislator. Who are they? How did they inspire others? Find out on this tour.

Creation Station activities

Daily, Visitor Center lobby

Stop by the visitor center and grab a unique coloring sheet of moments in Fall River history. Learn about textiles and calico, or even weave a row on the community loom. If you complete an entire row, you can add your name to the tapestry! Learn about the Emancipation Proclamation and historical milestones with creative worksheets. This is a drop-in program, for all ages.

This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Heritage State Park Fall River: Juneteenth exhibit, events