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SUMMARY:Create a painting based on "I\, Too" by Langston Hughes
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Juneteenth for a Civic Art Invitation to paint your “America”. Inspired by the powerful poem “I\, Too” created by African American poet\, Langston Hughes\, this experience invites guests to reflect on their identity\, voice\, and place in the American story by illustrating what makes them America. This program is free with Juneteenth admission and will be offered all day.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/create-a-painting-based-on-i-too-by-langston-hughes/
LOCATION:Conner Prairie\, 13400 Allisonville Road\, Fishers\, IN\, 46038\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conner%20Prairie%20Museum":MAILTO:cbembry@connerprairie.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T220000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Juneteenth: Liberation & Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford as we commemorate the legacy of celebration\, community and citizenship on Juneteenth. \nAt the 1930s Mattox Family Home\, watch cooking demonstrations using in-season recipes sourced from African American cookbooks to celebrate Emancipation Day across the American South. Then\, visit A Taste of History restaurant to enjoy this same Emancipation Day Celebration Meal featuring barbecue ribs\, combination greens\, potato salad\, devil’s food cake with red coloring and hibiscus sweet tea. Plus\, enjoy musical celebrations and programming throughout the village\, including a special Black-Owned Business Day in Detroit Central Market.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/celebrate-juneteenth-liberation-legacy/
LOCATION:Greenfield Village\, 20900 Oakwood Blvd.\, Dearborn\, MI\, 48124\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Henry%20Ford":MAILTO:Cynthiaj@thehenryford.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T020740
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration: Community Freedom Day
DESCRIPTION:Experience BCRI’s historic galleries with free admission all day long as we open our doors in the spirit of freedom and reflection. Explore the stories of those who fought for civil rights—and the legacy that continues today. \nAlso\, enjoy these special activities throughout the day:\n-Juneteenth: Why We Celebrate w/ historian\, Barry McNealy\n-A Community Village with local vendors and resources\n-BCRI Kids’ Zone with hands-on S.T.R.E.A.M. activities\n-Food Trucks with delicious local flavors\n-Live Broadcast by 98.7 KISS FM & 95.7 JAMZ\n-Painting Class w/ Studio 2500\n-K.R.U. Hip Hop\n-Line Dancing w/ Ebony Arrington‘s “Slide Tribe”
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/juneteenth-celebration-community-freedom-day/
LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N\, Birmingham \, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham%20Civil%20Rights%20Institute":MAILTO:ewallace@bcri.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T121000
DTSTAMP:20260429T020740
CREATED:20250603T010523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T224624Z
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles: What is Your Wish for the United States?
DESCRIPTION:The United States will celebrate its 250th birthday next year. What is your wish for the United States? History museums across the country invite you to chime in at OnOur250th.org. \nThe Democracy Center at JANM is partnering with Made By Us\, The New York Historical\, and history museums across the country to invite YOU to share your wish for the United States’ 250th birthday\, coming next year. Add your wish at OnOur250th.org and check out our pop-up “Wish Wall” on our plaza during Civic Season (June 19-July 4) and at locations across the nation this summer.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/on-our-250th-what-is-your-wish-for-the-united-states/
LOCATION:Democracy Center at the Japanese American National Museum\, 100 N. Central Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japanese%20American%20National%20Museum":MAILTO:salvarez@janm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T020740
CREATED:20250528T194447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T172136Z
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SUMMARY:Slice of History: Local History Bingo in Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION:America’s Black Holocaust Museum invites you to celebrate a longstanding Milwaukee tradition of Juneteenth (June 19th) both at the citywide festival a hosted by the Northcott Neighborhood House and then visit us to learn more about the history behind this important American holiday. \nAt the museum we will have many featured events including:\n🍕A Slice of History: Local History Bingo with free pizza available on a first come\, first serve basis\n📖Story Time: explore ABHM’s library and listen to readings about Juneteenth\n🖼️Interactive Freedom Wall: What does freedom mean to you?\n🎨Arts & Crafts for all ages \nThis Slice of History event is part of ABHM’s Civic Season programming. Admission will be FREE and Griots will be available on site for gallery engagement.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/slice-of-history-local-history-bingo/
LOCATION:America’s Black Holocaust Museum\, 401 W North Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="America%27s%20Black%20Holocaust%20Museum":MAILTO:adelacruz@abhmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:Hella Juneteenth Festival — A Celebration of Black Culture in Oakland
DESCRIPTION:🎶 A full day of food\, music\, art\, and celebration \nCelebrate freedom\, community\, and creativity at Hella Juneteenth 2025 — Oakland’s Black-led summer tradition returns to the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) for its biggest year yet\, featuring: \nTwo stages of live DJs spinning cookout classics—R&B\, hip-hop\, and line dances that bring everyone to the floor\nThe return of the Cookout Plate\, curated by Last Supper Society and Chef Michele McQueen of Town Fare\, spotlighting beloved Black chefs and restaurants\nFutureproof is a tech-meets-art installation exploring liberation through creativity\nA curated selection of Black-owned vendors and community partners\nInteractive\, family-friendly programming\, including lawn games\, a Kids’ Zone\, and line dancing\nExpanded VIP experience with upgraded amenities\, curated drink tastings\, and exclusive access to the Town Fare Sun Deck\nAnd many more surprises to come\n🍽️ The Cookout \nWe’re excited for the return of the Cookout Plate\, spotlighting beloved Black chefs and restaurants. Last year’s plate featured dishes from Sobre Mesa\, Smokin’ Woods BBQ\, and Town Fare — and this year’s lineup is shaping up to be just as unforgettable. \nHow to Get Yours: \nPre-purchase your Cookout Plate at checkout — quantities are limited and sold out in advance last year. We highly recommend securing your plate early.\nBuy a VIP ticket — VIP tickets include a Cookout Plate with no additional purchase necessary.\n✨ Last Year’s Recap \n🎟️ Tickets \nGeneral Admission — $20 \nIncludes entry to the Hella Juneteenth Festival and full access to all OMCA galleries. Free admission for children 12 and under with an advance ticket. Cookout Plates are available as an optional add-on during checkout\, while supplies last. \nVIP Admission — $95 \nUpgrade your experience with a VIP ticket\, which includes: \nA Cookout Plate curated by Last Supper Society and Chef Michele McQueen\nAccess to a specialty bar and curated drink tastings\nEntry to the VIP Lounge and premium viewing areas\n(21+ only; ID required) \n🙏🏽 About Hella Juneteenth \nWhat began in 2020 as a grassroots campaign by Oakland’s own Hella Creative—urging companies and communities to recognize Juneteenth—quickly grew into a national movement\, helping spark the shift that led to Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday. Now in its second year at OMCA\, that spirit lives on through the Hella Juneteenth Festival: a vibrant\, community-centered celebration that honors Black history while uplifting the creativity\, resilience\, and brilliance of Black communities\, now and into the future. \nHella Juneteenth Festival is produced by Hella Creative\, a project of Sanctuary for Sustainable Artistry\, Inc.\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization\, and led by a visionary team: Brian Watson\, Miles Dotson\, Selena Davant\, and Ryan Royster. \nJoin us as we come together to celebrate freedom\, community\, and culture.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/hella-juneteenth-festival-a-celebration-of-black-culture-in-oakland/
LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street\,  Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland%20Museum%20of%20California":MAILTO:info@madebyus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T140000
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SUMMARY:Museum Theater - The Story of Lucy Nichols
DESCRIPTION:Listen in as Lucy Nichols discusses her experience as a nurse for the Union during the Civil War\, and her fight for fair compensation after the War.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/museum-theater-the-story-of-lucy-nichols/
LOCATION:Conner Prairie\, 13400 Allisonville Road\, Fishers\, IN\, 46038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conner%20Prairie":MAILTO:cbembry@connerprairie.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T020740
CREATED:20250528T194548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T200332Z
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SUMMARY:“This is Reclamation!” Live Podcast Recording
DESCRIPTION:Conner Prairie’s podcast\, “This is Reclamation!” explores Black history\, cultural resilience\, and the impact of faith\, food\, and fellowship. Come join us as live audience members for the filming of the last episode in our 10-part deep-dive series focused on our newest exhibit Promised Land as Proving Ground.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/this-is-reclamation-live-podcast-recording/
LOCATION:Conner Prairie\, 13400 Allisonville Road\, Fishers\, IN\, 46038\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,How We Celebrate,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conner%20Prairie%20Museum":MAILTO:cbembry@connerprairie.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T010000
DTSTAMP:20260429T020740
CREATED:20250529T113639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T113639Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite YOU to be part of the Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Holly Knoll. Join us on June 19th for a day of culture\, community\, and commerce as we celebrate freedom\, heritage\, and unity. Come to the Moton Conference Center for a FREE celebration filled with food\, fun\, games\, raffle and door prizes\, a car show\, a fashion show\, music\, and more! We will have Devon M. Henry\, CEO of Team Henry Enterprises\, as our Keynote Speaker. \nSeating is available\, but we encourage you to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Beer and wine will be available for purchase (cash only). All proceeds will be donated to the Gloucester and Mathews County chapters of the NAACP. \n*Suggested donation $40 Adults/ $20 Children (under 12)* \nThe Gloucester Institute (TGI) provides a peaceful place to restore and refresh innovators and trailblazers from diverse agencies that impact our global society. As a result\, it is our mission to train and nurture students who are emerging leaders across the country. TGI continues the work and memory of Dr. Robert Russa Moton\, the second President of Tuskegee Institute\, through programs\, activities\, and maintenance of his historic home\, Holly Knoll. A visit to this breathtaking property\, which is the birthplace of the United Negro College Fund\, engages all the senses capturing the history of the “cradle of the civil rights movement.”
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/juneteenth-celebration-3/
LOCATION:The Gloucester Institute\, 3201 Leadership Drive\, Gloucester\, VA\, 23606\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Gloucester%20Institute":MAILTO:dxbrenda@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T020740
CREATED:20250602T211346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T211346Z
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SUMMARY:Joyful Juneteenth: An Evening of Performances
DESCRIPTION:What do Black joy and Juneteenth mean to you? Come join us on the Edward and Margaret Imo Family Plaza for a joyful Juneteenth celebration with an evening of performances highlighting the beauty of Black American culture. Enjoy spoken word by InnerGy\, live music by a Georgia Mae Ensemble\, a vocal performance by artist Aida Ade\, and an exciting step performance by Gentlemen of Vision. The night will start with a happy hour filled with traditional African American games including spades\, dominoes\, and Uno. For those looking for some good food and drinks\, check out the Black-owned food trucks available! \nJoin us in the Grand Hall before our main-stage event to enjoy food and drink available for purchase. Visit resource tables hosted by local community and Black-centered organizations. Enjoy classic card games like spades and UNO\, as well as dominos and a Black history-themed Jenga.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/joyful-juneteenth-an-evening-of-performances/
LOCATION:Missouri History Museum\, 5700 Lindell Blvd St. Louis\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63112\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri%20History%20Museum":MAILTO:kbuck@mohistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T020740
CREATED:20250601T171722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T171734Z
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SUMMARY:Slice of History: Trivia Night at National Liberty Museum
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an unforgettable night out during Third Thursdays at the National Liberty Museum! Held monthly\, this vibrant after-hours event transforms the Museum into a lively social scene to connect with friends\, spark inspiration\, or simply unwind in a unique atmosphere. Sip on specialty cocktails crafted exclusively for the night and enjoy an eclectic mix of creative entertainment—from live music and performance art to engaging workshops and interactive experiences. Each Third Thursday offers exclusive access to the Museum’s galleries\, allowing you to explore thought-provoking exhibits in a relaxed\, intimate setting. \nThis Month \nCivic Season is here\, and we are ready to celebrate! Test your knowledge of everything from history to pop culture with a special Quizzo trivia game night and enjoy free pizza in partnership with Made By Us and Pizza to the Polls. Get a sneak preview of one of the live musicians\, KJ McNeill\, who will be performing at this year’s Red\, White\, & Blue To-Do hosted by Philadelphia’s Historic District Partners.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/slice-of-history-trivia-night-4/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%20Liberty%20Museum":MAILTO:ajennings@libertymuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T000000
DTSTAMP:20260429T020740
CREATED:20250603T001406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T001406Z
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SUMMARY:Answer the Call
DESCRIPTION: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?
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/answer-the-call/
LOCATION:St. George Tucker House\, 113 W Nicholson St\, Williamsburg \, VA\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colonial%20Williamsburg":MAILTO:jhammon@cwf.org
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