Join Syatt Travels: Juneteenth on the River

What This Is

A two-day Syatt Travels trip built around history, culture, and celebration. We honor Black military excellence in Wilberforce, walk the legacy of freedom on the Cincinnati riverfront, and celebrate at one of the region's longest-running Juneteenth festivals.

Why It Matters

The Ohio River marked the crossing from slavery to freedom. Thousands risked everything to reach its northern bank. We're walking that ground on the day that marks freedom, together, learning the history, eating well, and taking up joyful space in a city that celebrates it.

What to Expect

• Honor Black military excellence at the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, home of the first African American national park superintendent and highest-ranking Black officer of his era
• Explore the legacy of freedom at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
• An authentic Southern soul food lunch at Soul Secrets, a Black-owned, family-recipe kitchen in Over-the-Rhine
• Overnight at AC Hotel Cincinnati at The Banks, with rooftop river views and a breakfast voucher
• The 39th Annual Juneteenth Cincinnati Festival in Eden Park, one of the region's longest-running Juneteenth celebrations
• A retail break at Cincinnati Premium Outlets
• A global food adventure at Jungle Jim's International Market

What's Included

• Motorcoach transportation (Barons Bus)
• Lunch at Soul Secrets
• One night at AC Hotel Cincinnati at The Banks
• Breakfast voucher

Event Details

• Depart: Friday, June 19, 2026, 6:30 AM sharp (departure location shared privately with registered travelers)
• Return: Saturday, June 20, 2026, late evening
• Stops: Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument · National Underground Railroad Freedom Center · Soul Secrets · Juneteenth Cincinnati Festival · Cincinnati Premium Outlets · Jungle Jim's International Market