Mid-Utica Preservation Company — Cornhill, Utica NY

COMMUNITY.
CULTURE.
HISTORY.

Utica’s home for Black history education, cultural celebration, and community connection — rooted in Cornhill since 1979.
Programming open to all.

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JUNETEENTH 2026

Founded 1979 by Rev. Franklin J. Upthegrove  •  501(c)3 Nonprofit  •  Cornhill, Utica NY

We are a historically Black organization with a simple purpose:

  • Teach Black history

  • Preserve Black history

  • Support the Black community

THREE PILLARS, ONE COMMUNITY

Senior Wellness, Youth Programs & Adult Learning

Bessie Hicks senior program, RISE & Shine youth life skills every Saturday, and adult programming at the Empowerment Center.

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Juneteenth & Annual Celebrations

10 years of Juneteenth. Quarterly cookouts. Black History Month programming. 1,000+ community members gather every June.

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Making History Project and Archive

Recording interviews, preserving documents, and sharing the stories of Black Utica for generations to come.

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10th Annual — Free to Attend

Juneteenth Celebration
June 19 & 20, 2026

Music. Performances. Local Vendors. Family Fun.
Free vending for 50 small businesses thanks to Economic Mobility Sponsor Bank of Utica.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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