Celebrate! Juneteenth Edition

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Columbia Point, Boston, MA, United States

The Celebrate! series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up, highlights America’s rich cultural diversity through the arts. This program is tied directly to President and Mrs. Kennedy's concern for and support of the arts and culture in a democratic society. Thanks to generous support from the Martin Richard Foundation and the […]

The Legend Singers Reunion Concert

Missouri History Museum 5700 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, United States

Enjoy a live concert celebrating Black Music Month and 83 years of the Legend Singers’ continuous performance and preservation of African American folk music. The celebration will travel the Soul Train, honoring Black musicians and their music, from early slave songs to present day pop and hip-hop. Presented by Wells Fargo

Free

Guided Tour: Pittsburg Beyond Adversity

Senator John Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Learn about the struggles and successes of African Americans in Western Pennsylvania throughout 250 years of history. Learn about the African American experience through Pittsburgh’s role in the abolition movement, the Underground Railroad, Pittsburgh’s groundbreaking jazz scene, and sports teams, including the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords.

Free

Slice of History: Pizza & Walking Tour

Harriet Beecher Stowe House 2950 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH, United States

You'll never see the neighborhood the same way again. Have a bite and learn a bit about the people who walked Walnut Hills before you, such as: Horace Sudduth, the wealthiest Black Cincinnatian of his generation, Lucy Stone, who shocked 1800s society by refusing to change her name after marriage, Frank Robinson, Reds' 1956 Rookie […]

Free

July 4th: Fourth of July Weekend

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S. Third St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia for a Fourth of July Weekend celebration with special activities, costumed interpretation, and crafts for all ages to discover the American Revolution and its ongoing relevance. Explore what freedom means to you throughout the weekend as you enjoy a heart-pounding drumline performance, contribute to a […]

$13 – $24

July 4th – 2023 Frederick Douglass Community Reading

Historic Stagville State Historic Site 5925 Jock Road, Bahama, NC, United States

Commemorate Independence Day with a community reading of Frederick Douglass' "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July" at Stagville. This participatory reading will take place at Horton Grove, on the grounds of the original 1850s slave dwellings.

Free

Collect, Connect, and Celebrate with History Pinned

RevolutionNJ invites you explore New Jersey's past this Civic Season through their History Pinned program! From June 1st – July 31st, five historic sites, with connections to New Jersey’s civic history, will be handing out unique History Pinned pin-backed buttons. Collective all five and win a prize! 2024 History Pinned Sites: - Alice Paul Institute […]

The History of Race at the Museum of Us

Museum of Us 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, CA, United States

“Race” is a short word with a long history. Yet, most of what we think about race is based on myth, folklore, or assumptions unsupported by genetics or biology. Learn about the history of race and reflect on identity in “Race: Are We So Different?” Created by the American Anthropological Association and the Science Museum […]

Museum admission

Just Breathe: Wellness in STL

Missouri History Museum 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States

African American History Initiative (AAHI) programming is presented by Wells Fargo. The Collective STL presents an intergenerational summer wellness experience. Participate in an all-levels yoga class and enjoy a variety of activities, including journaling, mindful art, music, live DJ performances, and food. If you like walking, hiking, and biking, we also encourage you to take […]

Juneteenth Celebration in Tempe, Arizona

Arizona Heritage Center 1300 N College Ave, Tempe, AZ, United States

Please join us to recognize the impact of Black communities in Arizona with a Juneteenth Celebration. Community members will connect with each other and a variety of organizations representing historical societies, action groups, state resources, and the community at large. Guests are welcome to wander, discuss, and enjoy performances, activities, and food! Festivities will take […]

Black in Alaska Juneteenth Event

Anchorage Museum 625 c st, Anchorage, AK, United States

Visit Black in Alaska, a multimedia project with interviews, photos and short videos profiling 50 Black Alaskans, now on view in the first-floor atrium. Participants are from all over the state and represent diverse backgrounds in age, gender and socioeconomic status. Through storytelling, this project aims to dismantle stereotypes and create a deeper connection between […]

Greensboro History Museum: Lifted Voices

Greensboro History Museum 130 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC, United States

Celebrate the season of civic engagement between Juneteenth and July Fourth at the Greensboro History Museum. On Saturday June 22, from 1-3 pm, living history interpreters will share stories from the NC Democracy: Eleven Elections exhibition. Free, family-friendly program. Join us for history in first person.