A Slice of History: Unity in Action in Wyoming
2025-06-19 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY, 82001, United States
Join us for the perfect pairing of pizza and history featuring Rev. Dr. Hilton McClendon Sr., pastor at Allen Chapel AME Church in Cheyenne, and Jim Byrd, a fifth-generation Wyomingite and former state legislator. The evening will begin with a round of trivia, followed by stories and reflections from Hilton and Jim on local and national civil rights activism.
All attendees who register and attend the event will be entered for a chance to win a $50
gift card. Please register here: https://forms.gle/ZbZ9ojaf1p5JqTLi7
Discover the powerful civil rights legacy of Cheyenne’s Allen Chapel and the generations of Black leaders who helped shape our community—and our state:
● The Rev. Dr. Hilton J McClendon, Sr. is pastor of Allen Chapel AME Church in Cheyenne. He began preaching as a child, 58 years ago. Since that time, he has pastored more than seven churches and has “church planted” three churches. He founded and is president of I Am My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper of Cheyenne homeless ministry. The Rev. Dr. McClendon is a chaplain with the Cheyenne Police Department for the past six years. He has more than 20 years experience producing, directing, and hosting television shows across the country. In 2019, he started the Sunday morning TV show “Moments of Inspiration” on Fox 27 in Cheyenne. He is a member of the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club and the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce. The Rev. Dr. McClendon loves to sing, especially gospel songs, and has four recordings, one of which, “Projection of Love,” can be found on Spotify.
● Jim Byrd is a fifth-generation Wyomingite who grew up in Cheyenne and served five terms in the Wyoming Legislature. He served as Minority Whip from 2013 to 2015 and was elected to serve as Minority Caucus Leader in 2015. His mother, Harriet “Liz” Byrd, was the first African-American woman in the Wyoming Legislature, and his grandfather, Robert “Buck” Rhone, was in the first graduating class of Cheyenne High School.

Answer the Call
2025-06-19 23:30 - 2025-06-20 00:00 (America/New_York) | St. George Tucker House, 113 W Nicholson St, Williamsburg , VA, 23185, United States
Much of African Music is based on call and response. The drum is the first to announce itself and send a message bringing the community together. As the drum calls, the community is expected to respond by playing back to the drummer or hollering out by voice. How will you answer the call?

The Emancipated of Woodland Cemetery Tour
2025-06-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Woodland Cemetery, 2300 Magnolia Road, Richmond, VA, 23223, United States
This specialized tour of Woodland Cemetery will focus on the formerly enslaved interred in this historic post emancipation uplift cemetery in eastern Henrico. In honor of Juneteenth, we will delve into the lives who achieved freedom after a life of bondage and went on to shape and influence Richmond into the vibrant area that we know today. This tour includes a fair amount of walking on varied terrains so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing. Information: sch107@henrico.gov

Juneteenth Bike Tour: Greensboro Civil Rights Protest Across the Decades
2025-06-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Greensboro History Museum, 130 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC, 27401, United States
From the 1937-38 Carolina Theatre boycott to the 1960 Sit-ins and into the 21st century, the Gate City is home to many important protest actions. This year’s Juneteenth Bike Tour visits civil rights protest sites around Downtown Greensboro to explore how people have marched and organized against inequality. Join us on an easy guided tour appropriate for most levels of riders.
Tour departs 9:30 am and returns to museum by 11 am. Check in opens at 9 am
Free tour, but registration is required and spots are limited.

Reading Frederick Douglass Together
2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Hale Farm, 39 Hale St. , Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Join us on the grounds of Hale Farm—where multiple people were once enslaved—for a communal reading of Frederick Douglass’s powerful 1852 speech, What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Part of the statewide Reading Frederick Douglass Together initiative, this event invites participants of all ages to reflect on the meaning of freedom, justice, and civic responsibility in both the past and present. Together, we’ll honor those whose voices were silenced and engage in a dialogue that remains as urgent today as it was in Douglass’s time. Following the reading, Frederick Douglass historian and interpreter, Nathan Richardson, will be hosting a discussion.

Flint Cultural Center Juneteenth Celebration
2025-06-21 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Flint Cultural Center, 1221 E. Kearsley St, Flint, MI, 48503, United States
The traditional Freedom March will kick off the festivities at 11 a.m. to provide spiritual coverage.
Festivities include hands-on activities for children from the Flint Cultural Center institutions, live music including Mama Sol and other performances, and a few other special surprises. This ageless event never gets old! There will be lots to learn, lots to do, and lots of things to get involved in. Come join the fun! All future Black artists, musicians, actors, and dancers are especially invited! Vendors will be present.

Juneteenth 2025
2025-06-21 16:00 - 2025-06-22 04:00 (America/New_York) | Dorey Park & Recreation Center, 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, VA, 23231, United States
On Saturday, June 21 at Dorey Park we will commemorate the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth and the powerful celebration of freedom.
We’ve got a fantastic vendor fair featuring 160 local vendors, a kid zone with thrilling inflatables, a vibrant community stage showcasing local talent, and a variety of delicious food. And that’s not all – this year’s musical theme is Go-Go music, a uniquely regional sound that’s deeply rooted in the African American community, symbolizing resilience and unity. Originally from Washington, D.C., Go-Go has become a beloved genre across the DMV area, including right here in Henrico County!
To kick things off, we’ve got the incredible Go-Go legends EU ft. Sugar Bear, plus the iconic Chuck Brown Band—with Chuck’s Brown’s son Wiley Brown leading the band in tribute to the Godfather of Go-Go. As the grand finale, we’re thrilled to welcome back Art of Noise, featuring DJ Lonnie B., plus an epic firework show to light up the night. It’s going to be a high-energy, unforgettable experience!
The entire Juneteenth Celebration is FREE and open to the public. Come out, enjoy the fun, and celebrate with us!
For any questions, don’t hesitate to give us a call at (804) 652-1421 or email Juneteenth@henrico.gov. See you there!

Neill-Cochran House Museum Juneteenth Celebration (Free Food!)
2025-06-22 12:00 - 2025-06-23 00:00 (America/Chicago) | Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX, 78705, United States
The Neill-Cochran House Museum invites you to celebrate Juneteenth at a place that brings Austin history to life. Join us for a day of reflection, celebration, and community as we commemorate emancipation and the struggles and triumphs of those who fought for freedom and the ongoing journey towards equality.
This event is free and open to the public, and includes lunch and refreshments.
Event Schedule (12:00pm – 5:00pm)
12:30 – 2:30 – Lunch (until we run out!)
12:30 – 2:30 – Guided tours of the Slave Quarters
2:30 – 3:00 – Welcome and Words by Damien Brockway and Fidencio Duran
3:00 – 4:00 – Gospel Choir (Christopher D. Spivey & Co.)
Stop by anytime 12:00pm – 4:00pm to join the day’s activities.
Commemorate Juneteenth 2025 at the Neill-Cochran House Museum. Tour the only intact and accessible slave dwelling in Austin, and reflect on the long journey from slavery to freedom and the contributions of the enslaved – those who truly built Austin.
See the newly-installed interior mural triptych, Give Us This Day by Fidencio Duran. This three-part artwork reconnects the interior of the main house to the Slave Quarters and surrounding back yard and returns to the visual narrative of the main house the lives of all the people who lived and worked at this site.
While you are on site…
take a tour of the Slave Quarters
tour the Neill-Cochran House Musuem main house and view Give Us This Day
lift your voice with gospel choir Christopher D. Spivey & Co.
see The Floating World by Daryl Howard, an exhibition of ukiyo-e inspired woodblock prints on display in the NCHM Gallery.
Lunch is provided free-of-charge by Distant Relatives and will be served from 12:30pm until we run out.
For more information, contact us at info@nchmuseum.org

Juneteenth Gathering
2025-06-22 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site, 105 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street 250 years ago, their descendants, and the long history of Black freedom activism in Cambridge and beyond.
This free, all-ages event is marking its fourth year in 2025! Denise Washington (#Pop-Up Poetry Series), a descendant of Darby Vassall, has curated the Juneteenth Gathering at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS each year. Join us for the Juneteenth Gathering, A Denise Plays Hard Event, featuring speeches, poetry, music, historical displays, family activities, and refreshments. All are welcome!
Event Details
12:30-1:00 PM DJ Steve Gousby
1:00-1:20 PM Welcome, speakers
1:20-2:30 PM Juneteenth # Pop-Up Poetry, A Denise Plays Hard Event, including:
Drum procession – Chibuzo Dunun
Remarks and Libation – Edmund Barry Gaither (Director and Curator of the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists)
The Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – led by Judge Milton Wright
Denise Washington & The #Pop-Up Poetry Ensemble: Akili Jamal Haynes, Lenny Bradford, Stephen O’Neal
2:30-3:30 PM
DJ Steve Gousby
Interactive history and family activities
Catered refreshments
Partner/resource tables
StoryWalk: Juneteenth for Mazie by Floyd Cooper

Constitutional Literacy Institute
2025-06-24 08:30 - 2025-06-25 08:30 (America/Denver) | Utah Valley University, 800 W University Pkwy, Orem, UT, 84658, United States
The purpose of the Constitutional Literacy Institute (CLI) is to provide education, resources, and experiences for teachers to increase personal constitutional literacy and thereby help their students to do the same.
The rising generation of citizens and leaders need a broad understanding of political thought and practices critical to the perpetuation of constitutional government, ordered liberty, and the rule of law. CLI is a tool for teachers to do just that.
Instruction is provided by esteemed constitutional scholars from the Center for Constitutional Studies at UVU, Oxford University, and elsewhere.
Participants will examine the U.S. Constitution through the lenses of history, law, economics, and public policy. Teacher attendees will increase their personal understanding of foundational principles and dispositions of America’s founding and its roots.

Slice of History: Aurora & You
2025-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Aurora Public Library District – Santori Library, 101 S River St, Aurora, IL, 60506, United States
We’re all a part of Aurora’s history! Join us for a trivia night themed around local history. We’ll also have pizza, snacks, and button-making, while supplies last. Ages 12+

Civil War and Civil Rights
2025-06-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-02 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, 20510, United States
Join us for a free three-part program:
First, watch a scene from a popular film about President Abraham Lincoln’s commitment to end slavery in the United States. We will discuss the political pressures of the time and reasons for amending the Constitution.
Then, examine a reproduction of the desk that was used when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law in 1965.
Last, take a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol featuring some of the Americans whose extraordinary actions changed the course of U.S. civil rights history.

"Voices of the Community: Local Black Preservation" Exhibit Gallery Talk
2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Join the curators of Voices of the Community: Local Black Preservation for an in-depth look at some of the compelling stories from the archives. Curated by community historians and activists, this exhibit explores the history, migration, and preservation of African American communities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Lawnside, New Jersey. Read more about the exhibit here: www.hsp.org/exhibits.

Pride Ball at the Missouri History Museum
2025-06-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63112, United States
Join us for a lively evening of ballroom history, display and competition. “Voguers” will compete in categories like “Realness,” “Vogue,” “Face,” and “Runway,” showcasing jaw-dropping performances, bold fashion, and fierce energy. It’s a night filled with empowering moments, where confidence, style, and creativity take center stage.

Slice of History: Pizza Party on Lincoln's Lawn
2025-06-26 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | President Lincoln’s Cottage, 140 Rock Creek Church Road Northwest, Washington, DC, 20011, United States
What does human trafficking have to do with historical slavery? What can we do about it? Come discuss these questions and more with the young leaders representing their communities at the Students Opposing Slavery 2025 International Summit. Participants spend the week learning from experts in the field, building a network of young abolitionists and activists, and developing action plans to combat trafficking. In a rare opportunity, they’ll be sharing their experiences with the public at this Slice of History event. Join us at President Lincoln’s Cottage to eat (free!) pizza, learn about participants’ work against trafficking, and give feedback on their ideas.
Complete a full stamp quest to be entered to win prizes! Pizza & kickball included.
This youth event is for 15+.

ABHM Book Club: Great Speeches By Frederick Douglass
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | VA
As a part of our Civic Season programming, the ABHM Book Club will be discussing Great Speeches By Frederick Douglass on June 20th at 6 PM via Zoom.
Author, abolitionist, political activist, and philosopher, Frederick Douglass was a pivotal figure in the decades of struggle leading up to the Civil War and the Reconstruction era. This inexpensive compilation of his speeches adds vital detail to the portrait of a great historical figure.
Featured addresses include “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” which was delivered on July 5, 1852, more than ten years before the Emancipation Proclamation. “Had I the ability, and could reach the nation’s ear, I would, today, pour out a fiery stream of biting ridicule, blasting reproach, withering sarcasm, and stern rebuke,” Douglass assured his listeners, “For it is not light that is needed, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake.” Other eloquent and dramatic orations include “Self-Made Men,” first delivered in 1859, which defines the principles behind individual success, and “The Church and Prejudice,” delivered at the Plymouth County Anti-Slavery Society in 1841.

Sublime Narrative of Self Emancipation: An Artist Conversation with Curlee Raven Holton and Dr. Ashley Jordan
2025-06-27 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Join us for an engaging conversation with artist Curlee Raven Holton, Dr. Ashley Jordan (CEO, African American Museum in Philadelphia), and David Brigham (Librarian and CEO, Historical Society of Pennsylvania), as they explore the intersection of art, history, and social justice. Holton serves as the 2025 Artist in Residence at Historical Society of Pennsylvania. His new artist book, The Sublime Narrative of Self Emancipation, draws from HSP’s abolitionist collections and the rich traditions of Black spirituals. This dialogue will highlight the enduring legacy of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society and Holton’s creative response to archival stories of resistance, resilience, and liberation that continue to shape our understanding of freedom and community today.

Oral History Workshop
2025-06-28 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, 1050 Monticello Loop , Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Join historians from Monticello’s Getting Word Project for an educational workshop that explores the practice of oral history – one of the many tools that historians at Monticello use to tell an honest and full history.
Participants will gain practical guidance and tools on how they might engage in oral history in their own communities and families, documenting stories, memories and traditions.

Film Screening: Fannie Lou Hamer's America
2025-06-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | America’s Black Holocaust Museum, 401 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53212, United States
Join us for a powerful screening of Fannie Lou Hamer’s America, a documentary that brings the voice of a civil rights legend to the forefront — raw, unfiltered, and more relevant than ever. Through archival footage, the film paints a vivid picture of her fight for justice, equity, and dignity in the face of deep systemic oppression.
We will screen this important film on June 28th at 1 PM at the museum. After the screening, stay for a discussion where we will unpack the film’s impact and explore what Hamer’s legacy means today.
This event is part of ABHM’s Civic Season programming and screening is included in price of admission ($7).

Stealing the Night: An Underground Railroad Presentation
2025-06-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Recreation & Parks Admin Building, 6800 Staples Mill Road, Henrico, VA, 23228, United States
There was a train that travelled at night… and it carried passengers to Freedom! The underground railroad in Virginia and across the South had many heroes who saved countless lives. The legacies of the conductors and passengers will be explored and remembered in this free 1-hour presentation. Check out the exhibit Un/bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865 before or after the program. For more information about this event, email sch107 @ henrico.gov.

1836 Town Hall Meeting
2025-06-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Conner Prairie Museum, United States
Come see Civic Duty in action as the community members of 1836 Prairietown are come together at the schoolhouse to discuss a problem that needs to be solved.

Class Action: Education and Opportunity in the Nation's Capital Exhibit Opening
2025-06-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | DC History Center, 801 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20001, United States
A family-friendly, interactive exhibition, “Class Action: Education and Opportunity in the Nation’s Capital” showcases the ways in which DC parents, students, teachers, advocates, and activists have fought for educational equality for Black children in the District for over two centuries.
The story of education in DC will be told through a variety of images, text, oral histories, and interactive elements. Visitors will find old-fashioned chalkboards, a library nook, costume locker, and playful vintage furniture. School-related props will take adults down memory lane and introduce children to classroom staples from yesteryear.

History on the Rocks: Cyclorama Spritz
2025-07-02 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Atlanta History Center, 130 W Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
On Wednesday, July 2 from 7-9 pm, join us at The Battle of Atlanta cyclorama for a special History on the Rocks! One of only two cycloramas in the entire United States, this 138-year-old, 49-foot-tall, 10,000-pound painting depicts the 1864 Battle of Atlanta in vivid detail. We’ll be hosting a Cyclorama scavenger hunt for the chance to win limited edition Atlanta History Center swag.

Slice of History at Freedom Park
2025-07-03 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | North Carolina Freedom Park, 218 N Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join us for a tour of Freedom Park and an exclusive look at powerful primary sources at the State Archives and State Library of North Carolina as we explore the enduring struggle for freedom in our state. This event is hosted by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and America 250 NC and part of Civic Season’s ‘Slice of History’ event series organized by History Made by Us and Pizza to the Polls.

Frederick Douglass Community Reading at Stagville
2025-07-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Historic Stagville State Historic Site – Horton Grove, 5925 Jock Road , Bahama, NC, 27503, United States
Commemorate Independence Day with a reading of Frederick Douglass’ powerful Fourth of July address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July” at Historic Stagville State Historic Site.
This is a participatory community reading. Every year, 60 volunteers sign up to read passages from this famous abolitionist speech in front of the historic slave quarters at Horton Grove. You may sign up as a reader when you arrive.
Douglass delivered this powerful speech about freedom and injustice on July 5, 1852, at an Independence Day celebration in Rochester, New York. Douglass’ speech remains one of the most famous abolitionist texts in United States history. The speech resonates today, inviting all to reflect on the United States’ founding ideals and our shared history of slavery and freedom.
Bring a chair or blanket to sit on the grounds. The event will be outdoors at the historic slave quarters at Horton Grove at 5925 Jock Road, Bahama, NC 27503. This free event lasts about 1 hour, with the option to go inside the original slave quarters or Great Barn at Horton Grove afterwards.

Dissenting Voices
2025-07-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Conner Prairie Museum, United States
Dissenting Voices returns as Richard Thatcher and Helen Keller showcase criticism of America through the lens of social justice and Civil Rights. Showtimes are at 12 PM and 3:00 PM
*This event will reoccur on July 5th & 6th with showcases at 12 PM and 3:00 PM

The Rise and Fall of the Fighting Editor Exhibit
2025-07-11 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hillard Road, Henrico, VA, 23228, United States
Born into slavery in Henrico County, John Mitchell, Jr. would become known as the fighting editor of the Richmond Planet newspaper confronting the violence and injustices of the Jim Crow South through his publication. Whether it was through the organizing of boycotts, the endless crusading against lynching laws, or public appearances to allow his persecutors to do their worst, Mitchell would not back down. Be sure to check out the travelling exhibit Un/bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865 before or after the program. Information: sch107@henrico.gov

The Birth of Jim Crow
2025-07-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hillard Road, Henrico, VA, 23228, United States
In the wake of newly found freedom for African American came the birth of the insidious character known as “Jim Crow”. We explore the long history of Jim Crow and how a silent film emerged at the dawn of the 20th and the repercussions that still affect our world today. Be sure to check out the traveling exhibit Un/bound: Free Black Virginians 1619-1865 before or after the program. Information: sch107@henrico.gov

Ancestral Artistry: A Film Documentary
2025-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Kimball Theatre, 428 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Produced by the non-profit Louisiana Architecture Foundation (LAF), Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans & Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture is a documentary that examines the rich architectural legacy that began 300 years ago with the arrival of enslaved Africans, skilled in the building trades, in French colonial Louisiana. The film focuses on these trades that, over the centuries, have produced the distinctive architectural forms that distinguish Louisiana’s built environments from other parts of the United States.
Often handed down within families through the generations, these construction trades—such as carpentry, masonry, iron smithing, and plaster work—have played a surprisingly large part in the history and culture of Louisiana’s Creoles of Color. The building trades in Louisiana have roots that reach back to both West African soil as well as European; so do the builders themselves. Unique from the majority of America, Louisiana fostered a large population of free, prosperous, mixed-race people. From the early 18th century on, the building trades continuously provided this community of free people of color with significant opportunities for wealth and social advancement—all during an era when precious few doors were open in America for anyone with African ancestors.
But Ancestral Artistry isn’t only about the past. The film weaves the stories and emphasizes the personal work of contemporary master craftsmen in New Orleans, Jeff Poree, Darryl Reeves, and the late Teddy Pierre. Ancestral Artistry shares the men’s hopes to preserve their fragile traditions and train apprentices who will succeed them.
Following the film is a panel discussion with Darryl Reeves, Karina Roca, and Jonn Hankins, with Kenneth Schwarz as moderator.
The Louisiana Architecture Foundation (LAF) works to advance Architecture in Louisiana by serving as a link between the public and the architectural profession. This linkage includes public awareness of architecture, public support for architecture, and public participation in processes that shape the environment. Visit www.louisianaarchitecture.org for more information.
Parking near Merchants Square is recommended. If you plan to park at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, please check the bus schedule.
