Celebrate Juneteenth: Liberation & Legacy
2025-06-19 10:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI, 48124, United States
Join us in Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford as we commemorate the legacy of celebration, community and citizenship on Juneteenth.
At 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.

Juneteenth Day The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
2025-06-19 10:00 - 2025-06-20 10:00 (America/New_York) | The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 East Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Celebrate Juneteenth 2025 at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
Join us for an unforgettable Juneteenth celebration of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History as we honor the historic day that marked the beginning of true emancipation for millions of African Americans.
It’s not only a celebration of freedom but also a day of reflection, learning and recommitment to justice. The celebration will feature a full day of vibrant programming, family friendly activities, cultural performances, and opportunities to explore the continued impact of this pivotal moment in American history.

Juneteenth Celebration: Community Freedom Day
2025-06-19 11:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St N, Birmingham , AL, 35203, United States
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.
Also, enjoy these special activities throughout the day:
-Juneteenth: Why We Celebrate w/ historian, Barry McNealy
-A Community Village with local vendors and resources
-BCRI Kids’ Zone with hands-on S.T.R.E.A.M. activities
-Food Trucks with delicious local flavors
-Live Broadcast by 98.7 KISS FM & 95.7 JAMZ
-Painting Class w/ Studio 2500
-K.R.U. Hip Hop
-Line Dancing w/ Ebony Arrington‘s “Slide Tribe”

Freedom! Celebrate Juneteenth
2025-06-19 12:00 - 2025-06-20 00:00 (America/New_York) | Museum of African American History Boston & Nantucket, 46 Joy Street, Boston , MA, 02114, United States
Celebrate Juneteenth in Boston with Museum of African American History (MAAH) and our partners! Join us for the second annual Juneteenth Open House at the MAAH Boston Site – FREE to all visitors. The museum opens at 10am and the festivities start at 12pm with the raising of the Juneteenth flag. Find YOUR joy at any age with face painting, a dance workshop, art activities, Black-owned vendors, DJ & dancing, a drum circle, Underground Railroad walking tours, story time, film screenings, and closing performances of poetry, dance, and music. Thank you to all our partners and vendors: Boston Ujima Project, Heritage Marketplace, Cornell Coley, Haus of Glitter, Milly & Me Entertainment, DJ Cruz, National Park Service, and Boston Public Quartet.

Museum Theater - The Story of Lucy Nichols
2025-06-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
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.

Juneteenth Celebration
2025-06-19 13:00 - 2025-06-20 01:00 (America/New_York) | The Gloucester Institute, 3201 Leadership Drive, Gloucester, VA, 23606, United States
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.
Seating 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.
*Suggested donation $40 Adults/ $20 Children (under 12)*
The 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.”

Joyful Juneteenth: An Evening of Performances
2025-06-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63112, United States
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!
Join 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.

Civic Season Reading and Crafts at The Grace
2025-06-19 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
In order to form a more perfect union

July 4th commemorates the moment a new nation was born, based on ideals that each generation since has worked to bring to life: freedom, equality, justice, and opportunity. Juneteenth, celebrated just a few weeks earlier, reminds us of the struggles and hard-won victories in our ongoing journey to form a “more perfect union.” Civic Season unites our oldest federal holiday with our newest, mobilizing a movement to understand our past and shape our future.
Participants can enjoy a public book reading and a related craft.
BOOK READINGS at 5:30 pm & 7 pm: There Was A Party For Langston

Slice of History: Trivia Night at National Liberty Museum
2025-06-19 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
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.
This Month
Civic 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.

A Slice of History: Trivia Night at Silt Historical Park
2025-06-19 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Silt Historical Park, 707 Orchard Ave, Silt, CO, 81652, United States
Is Trivia or History your thing? Do you love Pizza? Prizes? Do you wish to be civically engaged and involved in your community?
If so, join us for a night of Free Trivia and a slice of Pizza. Pick your teammates, up to 6 on a team. Questions will be geared for the GenZs, but all are welcome to make a well-rounded team. June 19th at 6pm. Here at the Silt Historical Park (707 Orchard, Silt, CO 81652).

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.

Gallery Talk: Writing the Declaration
2025-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
While we celebrate the Declaration of Independence on July 4, the work of developing this world-changing document took place during the month of June. Emilie Johnson will explore the drafting phase of the Declaration of Independence, noting Thomas Jefferson’s inspirations and the process of editing and approving the document.

Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour
2025-06-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Monticello (Thomas Jefferson Fdn), 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
On July 4, 1826, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
In preparation for the 250th anniversary in 2026, Monticello’s new Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour explores their complicated relationship. Visitors will learn how Jefferson and Adams became allies in 1776, bitter rivals in an age of partisanship, and friends again in retirement.
By considering the challenges and triumphs of the American Revolution and the early United States, this tour reveals how ordinary people became leaders and encourages visitors to consider how a democracy was born through disagreement, civil discourse, and dedication to shared values.
Following the tour, guests will participate in a Feast of Reason on the mountaintop. Named for dinners that Jefferson hosted and known for their good food and interesting conversation, the Feast of Reason is a new card deck that facilitates conversations on history and democracy over food and drink.

Slice of History Pizza Party & Tour a Historic Virginia Site
2025-06-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House, 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA, 22309, United States
Slice of History: Pizza and History
Friday, June 20 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Celebrate #CivicsSeason with (free!) pizza and history!
Join us for a special open house at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House, a site with a profound legacy of transformation. Take a self-guided tour Learn how Woodlawn, a former plantation once part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, became the site of an anti-slavery colony in the years before the Civil War.
Take a self-guided tour and engage in thoughtful reflection and dialogue about our shared past and its connection to today’s movements for justice.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to view the new exhibit “Saving Pope-Leighey House: How Marjorie Leighey Rescued Her Frank Lloyd Wright Home.”
Come hungry for history and pizza and leave inspired.
This youth event is open to the public and intended for guests ages 16-30.

Tavern Ga(y)mes Night: Pride Edition
2025-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Join the Office of Historic Alexandria for a Pride edition of Tavern Ga(y)mes Night! Learn about 18th century clothing and gender performance, participate in Drag Trivia, play games, and enjoy snacks and beverages from the cash bar! Tickets are $10 and available online at shop.alexandriava.gov. A brief presentation and a game of Jeopardy start around 7:30 p.m. Please note that this event takes place up one flight of stairs in the historic Ballroom of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum.

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

"Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration"
2025-06-21 09:00 - 2025-06-22 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 9th Street, Suite 290, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Activist and filmmaker Chizu Omori with JAMP presents “Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration.” The two-day conference, held June 21-22, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in Oakland’s Chinatown, will feature speakers and workshops focused on Japanese American history.
Speakers include: Frank Abe, Julie Abo, Jeff Burton, Rob Buscher, Hanako Wakatsuki Chong, Patrick Hayashi, Satsuki Ina, Mike Ishii, Akemi Johnson, Koji Lau-Ozawa, Andrew Leong, Katie Fujiye Nuss Louis, Hana Maruyama, Eric Muller, Kaz Naganuma, Lia Nitake, Jeff Ogata, Chizu Omori, Greg Robinson, Bekki Shibayama, Hiroshi Shimizu, Barbara Takei, Diana Emiko Tsuchida, Nancy Ukai, Jonathan Van Harmelen, Alice Yang.
Topics will include: President Roosevelt, History of the JACL, Issei/Kibei/Nisei, Loyalty Questionnnaire, Tule Lake, Draft Resisters, Renunciants, Crystal City, Japanese Latin Americans, Monuments, Archeology, Intergenerational Trauma, Yonsei and Gosei Community Work, Importance of Incarceration for Today. (Please note that topics may change as current events change.)
This history is more relevant than ever and we still have so much to learn.
For additional information or further study, please visit our online RESOURCES page:
https://www.jampilgrimages.org/changing-perspectives-resources

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.

Athens Queer Space Tour
2025-06-21 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Memorial Hall, 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, 30601, United States
Celebrate Pride Month with a 2-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history, led by local guide Rin Gunn. Discover the people, places, and stories that shaped queer life in Athens. Highlights include Memorial Hall, Church Bar, and other community landmarks.
To support Athens Pride & Queer Collective’s ongoing work, $5 from each ticket sold will be donated directly to APQC.
$20 per person. This tour is offered Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, in June.

The Freedom of Press: Reclaim and Resist with the Frederick Douglass Papers
2025-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
Discover the themes of resistance and reclamation from our newest permanent exhibit, Promised Land as Proving Ground, which offers an immersive journey through Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America. This event is free with general admission. In this 1-hour program, we will explore the history of African American journalism. Dr. John Kaufman-McKivigan, historian and Chief Editor of the Frederick Douglass Papers, will share materials from Douglass’ own newspaper The North Star and reveal its impact in the fight for emancipation of enslaved people. Come exercise your right to “Freedom of the Press” by crafting your own newspaper headlines to make your voice heard!

Historic Missionary Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery Clean-Up
2025-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Missionary Ridge Baptist Church, 237 Shallowford Rd, Ridgeside, TN, 37411, United States
In honor of the 2025 Civic Season, the Tennessee Democracy Network and members of the United By Change Coalition invite you to join us in cleaning up one of Chattanooga’s oldest African American cemeteries.
Missionary Ridge Baptist Church was founded by free Black Chattanoogans in 1874, during the postwar Reconstruction period. Join us in honoring the historic legacy of those buried on the grounds as we clean headstones, decorate graves, and have insightful conversations about the history of Chattanooga.

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.

Del Sol Quartet on Angel Island: "The Japanese Picture Brides"
2025-06-21 11:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Angel Island Immigration Museum, Angel Island State Park, Tiburon, CA, 94920, United States
Del Sol String Quartet, in partnership with Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF), explores the history of Japanese picture brides experience through music and oral storytelling.
This concert features:
• Takuma Itoh’s “American Postcards – Picture Brides” and music by Andy Akiho & Erika Oba.
• Art Installation by Patricia Wakida
• Family and children activities in the hospital building
*Exact time of the concert is subject to change based on ferry schedule changes
The event is free with admission to the Detention Barracks Museum ($5 adult, $3 youth).
PLEASE NOTE:
This involves a fun ferry ride!*** Please check ferry for most up-to-date times.
DEPARTURE:
San Francisco: 10:15AM
TIburon: 10AM & 11AM
POST-CONCERT
return to SF: 3:20PM & 4:50PM
return to Tiburon: 1:20PM & 3:20PM
Located in San Francisco Bay, the Angel Island Immigration Station served as an immigration port between 1910 and 1940. For all immigrants, descendants, and families, Angel Island is a living landmark that symbolizes diverse experiences of detention, racism, exclusion, hope, and determination.
Del Sol Quartet believes that music can, and should, happen anywhere. Del Sol creates possibilities for unexpected discovery, sparking dialogue and bringing people together.
https://www.delsolquartet.com
Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF) protects the historic site, elevates its stories, promotes learning, and celebrates the new beginnings and immigrant contributions that define the strength of the US to inspire a more equitable and inclusive future; one that embodies how immigrants make nations better.
https://www.aiisf.org/planyourvisit

Lifted Voices: Civic Season
2025-06-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Greensboro History Museum, 130 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC, 27401, United States
Explore the galleries and meet costumed interpreters portraying activists and public figures.
Lifted Voices is a series of living history programs that bring to life people and stories from Greensboro and North Carolina’s past. This is a free, family-friendly program. Join us for history in first person.

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!

A Slice of History: An Evening of Music, Pizza and Stories of Wisconsin Veterans
2025-06-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, 30 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum (WVM) joins more than 200 iconic museums across the nation in presenting a Civic Season program to promote museums as civic hubs for younger generations. WVM’s event, “Slice of History: An Evening of Music, Pizza, and Stories of Wisconsin Veterans,” on Friday, June 21st from 5-7pm, is free and open to the public. The evening features live music sets from U.S. Army veteran singer-songwriter Jesse Tyler Freward, and Madison’s Celtic rock band, The Kissers, who will perform their music inspired by the stories of Wisconsin veterans.
“Slice of History” will treat attendees to free pizza and after-hours access to the Wisconsin Veterans Museum new exhibit, Traditions: Stories of Service to Country & Community, which tells the stories of veterans’ service in uniform and afterward and their contributions to our nation and state.
Civic Season is the flagship program of Made By Us, a network of hundreds of museums, historic sites, libraries and archives which promotes access to history for younger generations.

Slice of History: Philadelphia, The Revolutionary City Quizzo
2025-06-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | American Philosophical Society, 104 South 5th Street , Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Saturday, June 21st from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Join the American Philosophical Society on Saturday, June 21st in celebrating Civic Season with our program, “Slice of History: Philadelphia, The Revolutionary City Quizzo”!
Are you the type of museum-goer who has a competitive spirit?
If so, join the APS Museum for “Slice of History: Philadelphia, The Revolutionary City Quizzo”! Hang out on our second floor of Philosophical Hall with a night of trivia, snacks, and drinks. Trivia questions will be centered around our exhibition, Philadelphia, The Revolutionary City. Don’t know much about the exhibition? Don’t worry! All attendees will spend the first hour in the exhibition and the second part of the program will be trivia categories based on information found in the exhibition.
Ever read an 18th century love letter? How about have you ever seen an 18th century wallet? You might have heard about a grandfather clock, but have you ever heard of a grandmother clock? You’ve heard of John Adams and Benjamin Franklin, but have you heard of John Francis, Elizabeth Drinker, or White Eyes? These are just the beginning of what you can discover as you explore the exhibition throughout the night.
We ask that attendees arrive on time at 5:30 p.m. If you register and wind up not being able to attend please email MuseumEducation@AmPhilSoc.org with your cancellation.
We hope you can join us on June 21st for some after hours pizza, snacks, and of course, trivia!
Civic Season is brought to you by Made By Us and partners like the APS! Curious about the Civic Season? Learn more about it and start planning for it here. https://www.thecivicseason.com/
Registration is required
If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event, please contact the education office at MuseumEducation@AmPhilSoc.org. We appreciate two weeks of advance notice for any accommodation requests.

Forest Therapy
2025-06-22 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
Forest Therapy is a guided outing that invites participants to slow down and experience natural spaces in new ways. Your guide will offer a range of invitations to support “bathing” in the sights, sounds, textures, and smells in this shared natural setting.

Athens Queer Space Tours
2025-06-22 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Memorial Hall, 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, 30601, United States

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
