Events Calendar
This virtual museum promotes global awareness of the harmful legacies of enslavement and Jim Crow in the United States and the challenges faced by African Americans today. We also highlight Black resilience and achievements in every field — from arts and culture to education, economics, science, and more.
This Events Calendar presents some of the many events taking place around Milwaukee, Wisconsin — the birthplace of America’s Black Holocaust Museum — as well as around the USA, Africa, and the far-flung African Diaspora.
While we feature the on-site and online (virtual) events of America’s Black Holocaust Museum, we also sample other events that promote historical, educational and cultural awareness consistent with ABHM’s mission of racial justice, reconciliation, and healing.
- ABHM Events
- Wisconsin Events
- National Events
- International Events
- Virtual Events
Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad highlights little-known stories and describes the less-understood maritime side of the Underground Railroad, including the impact of African Americans’ paid and unpaid waterfront labor. Self-emancipation along the Underground Railroad was not entirely by overland routes. A great number of enslaved persons made their way to freedom using…
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
Discover the powerful history at America’s Black Holocaust Museum with a special discounted rate! For a limited time, we’re offering guided tours for just $7 per person (regularly $10) on Wednesdays, now through June 18th.
The BIPOC Birding Club of WI
The BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin is a community of people of color who love the outdoors and the birds and beauty of natural Wisconsin and wish to connect with others who share the same passion. Our field trips and events are open to BIPOC birders and allies of all skill levels and interests. Join us!
Art & Activism Retreats with Casa Romero
Join Casa Romero for two retreats focused on Art and Activism at ABHM!
Each retreat is a 2-day experience where students' objective is to create a mural with the guidance of resident community artists.
Free Admission for Fathers and Father-Figures
In celebration and appreciation for fathers and father-figures, ABHM will be offering them free admission to the museum all day on Saturday, June 14th! Offer can be redeemed at the admission desk.
Film Screening: Sweet Messenger
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.
Juneteenth At ABHM: Slice of History
This year’s ABHM Juneteenth programming is part of Slice of History, a national event series organized by Made By Us and Pizza to the Polls during Civic Season. Designed to engage Gen Z in meaningful civic participation, the series offers a winning combination: learning something valuable, connecting with peers, visiting local museums—and enjoying free pizza. Slice of History celebrations will take place from Juneteenth (June 19) through July 4, marking the official kickoff of Civic Season.
Slice of History: Juneteenth Event Schedule
ABHM invites you to celebrate a longstanding Milwaukee tradition of Juneteenth (June 19th) both at the citywide festival hosted by the Northcott Neighborhood House and then visit us to learn more about the history behind this important American holiday.
ABHM Book Club: Great Speeches By Frederick Douglass
As part of our Civic Season programming, explore Great Speeches by Frederick Douglass, a powerful collection of oratory by one of America’s most influential abolitionists and political thinkers. Featuring landmark speeches like “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” and “Self-Made Men,” this volume highlights Douglass’s unmatched eloquence and enduring calls for justice, equality, and individual empowerment during a defining era in American history.
Film Screening: Fannie Lou Hamer’s America
Join us for a powerful screening of Fannie Lou Hamer’s America, a documentary that brings the voice of a civil rights legend to the forefront — raw, unfiltered, and more relevant than ever. Through archival footage, the film paints a vivid picture of her fight for justice, equity, and dignity in the face of deep systemic oppression.
Black Arts Festival – Denver
The Colorado Black Arts Festival returns for its 39th year in the heart of the city- Denver City Park West! Join the community for an immersive event July 11 – 13, 2025! Friday, July 11 | 12:00 am – 8:00 pm Saturday, July 12 | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Sunday, July 13 | 11:00…
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