Join us for a free day filled with activities for the whole family as we celebrate Juneteenth and the enduring power of Black craftsmanship and artistry! For generations, African American […]
The multicultural Benkadi Drum and Dance group returns to the JFK Presidential Library and Museum to perform new dances showcasing traditional West African rhythms and movements. With vivid costumes, interpretive […]
Come celebrate Juneteenth and Father’s Day with us! Registration in advance is REQUIRED to get your $5 turkey leg + roasted corn combo. Get your tickets in advance to lock […]
This the online version of a traveling exhibit by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society that depicts the journey of African Americans from slavery to freedom and political representation in the […]
Presented as part of the From Slavery to Freedom Film Series, “American Coup: Wilmington 1898” tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North […]
On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, Fairfield hosts a lab night where the public can wash artifacts from current excavations alongside staff archaeologists. On June 17, our […]
Discover the history of Juneteenth through arts, crafts, and other hands-on activities. Information: sch107@henrico.gov
Join Virginia Humanities Fellow Tev'n Powers for an online discussion about his research at the Library of Virginia to develop Fugitive Data Portraits, a new website to amplify collective and […]
Join Dr. Kathy Bullock, renowned educator and performer, for an interactive sing-along program exploring songs of slavery and emancipation. Dr. Bullock reveals the deep resilience, faith, and longing for freedom […]
Hear master storyteller Sheila Arnold share the comedic and poignant stories of Black Texans as their freedom began on June 19, 1865. You may hear about Aunt Dicy, who liked […]
As the oldest nationally recognized holiday commemorating emancipation, Juneteenth reflects America’s long and often difficult pursuit of its founding ideals—life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Yet how well do […]
America’s Black Holocaust Museum invites you to join us for a special screening of “Sweet Messenger: The True Story of One of Few Known Survivors of a Lynching, Dr. James […]