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Freedom Song Sing-along

Colonial Williamsburg 301 S. Nassau St., Williamsburg, VA, United States

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 that spirituals, work songs, and abolitionist anthems convey. Audiences will experience the historical and emotional journeys of these powerful melodies, gaining insight into their enduring […]

Black Texas Tales

Colonial Williamsburg 301 S. Nassau St., Williamsburg, VA, United States

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 a little snuff and loved a good story, along with other Black Texans and folktales. Many of these stories were collected by J. Mason Brewer, […]

The Long Road to Juneteenth Webinar

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 we as Americans understand the Civil War roots and historical origins of this day? Join us on Wednesday, June 18 at 3:00 p.m. ET for […]

Film Screening: Sweet Messenger

America's Black Holocaust Museum 401 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 Cameron” followed by a roundtable conversation on the importance of history and storytelling for all generations. We will gather in the community room at the […]

Freedom’s Song: A Journey Through Gospel Radio – Special Guest: Dr. Bobby L. Jones – Gospel Music Legend/Radio and TV Host

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 115 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, TX, United States

The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum, in partnership with Bexar County and The Tobin Center present "Freedom's Song: A Journey Through Gospel Radio", an uplifting concert honoring the profound legacy of gospel radio through the decades. This soul-stirring event will feature the San Antonio Gospel Heritage Choir, led by musical maestros Rev. […]

$5 – $35

Wednesday Nights: Justice and Journalism

Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Uncover the role of investigative journalism in shaping our understanding of the criminal justice system. Through live storytelling, panel discussions, and interactive exhibits, this program brings together award-winning reporters, formerly incarcerated writers, documentary filmmakers, and justice advocates to examine the power of storytelling in exposing injustice and driving reform. __________________________________ About Wednesday Nights: Eastern State […]

$17.00

Civics 101 Forum with Together Frankfort

Orlando Brown Parlor 202 Wilkinson St, Frankfort, KY, United States

Over the years Together Frankfort has organized and hosted a variety of events designed to inform and engage the citizens of Frankfort. Civics 101 is a series of forums to help us understand issues important to our community. Topic TBD. Registration Required.

The Remarkable Story of James Apostle Fields

Kimball Theatre 428 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

Introduction by Morgan Avery McCoy Harris and Dr. Danielle Wingfield, Esq. The Remarkable Story of James Apostle Fields is a documentary that chronicles the life of Fields, who was born enslaved and rose to become a prominent lawyer, educator, and Virginia legislator. The film highlights his journey from enslavement to becoming one of Hampton University’s […]

Bringing the War to an End-From Appomattox to Citronelle

American Battlefield Trust 1030 15th St NW Ste 900 East, WASHINGTON, DC, United States

This lecture explores the critical final months of the American Civil War, focusing on the series of surrenders that brought the conflict to a close. Starting with General Robert E. Lee's surrender to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in April 1865, we will trace the subsequent capitulations of Confederate forces across the South, […]

$5.50

“On Our 250th” Wish Wall in Springfield, Ill.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site- Visitor Center 426 S. 7th St. , Springfield, IL, United States

We are proud to partner with Made By Us, The New York Historical, and history museums across the country for “On Our 250th,” inviting you to share your wish for the nation ahead of its 250th anniversary next year. You can visit our in-person Wish Wall at Lincoln Home National Historic Site in their visitor […]

African Baptist Meeting House Groundbreaking

African Baptist Meeting House and Burial Ground 105 S Nassau St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

Join the Let Freedom Ring Foundation and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation as we break ground on the African Baptist Meeting House at the site of the original permanent location of the First Baptist Church, one of the earliest African American congregations in the United States. Faith leaders from First Baptist Church and the daughter churches […]

Open to the Public

Create a painting based on “I, Too” by Langston Hughes

Conner Prairie 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, United States

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 […]

This event is FREE & included with our Juneteenth free day!
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