After discovering the memorial had been discarded, some community members expressed outrage on social media and in comments during Monday’s borough council meeting.
The series was created to feature 10 acts from the State College through free concerts for the community this summer.
"Thank you for helping us become part of such a strong community and helping us create some memories that will last forever."
Juneteenth was named a national holiday Thursday, becoming the first occasion to receive the honor since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was made a federal holiday back in 1983.
Nearly one year after its introduction, State College's COVID-19 emergency ordinance is no longer in effect, according to the borough.
Select pieces of the former restaurant's memorabilia will be auctioned off from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, at State College's RE Farm Cafe.