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27April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI27April27April27April8:00 AM - 12:00 AMSailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum27April8:00 AM - 12:00 AMEbb/Flow: Pritika Chowdhry, Chotsani Elaine Dean and Courtney M. Leonard
Weisman Art Museum27April27AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum27April8:00 AM - 12:00 AMIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
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28April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI28April28April28AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum28April28April28AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum28AprilAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
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29April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI29April29April29AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum29April29April29AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum29AprilAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
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30April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI30April30April30AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum30April30April30April30AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum30AprilAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
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01May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI01May01May01MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum01May01May01May01MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum01MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
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02May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI02May02May02MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum02May02May02May02MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum02MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
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03May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI03May03May03MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum03May03May03May03MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum03MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture -
04May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI04May04May04MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum04May04May04May04MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum04MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture -
05May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI05May05May05MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum05May05May05MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum05MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture -
06May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI06May06May06MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum06May06May06MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum06MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture -
07May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI07May07May07MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum07May07May07MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum07MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture -
08May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI08May08May08MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum08May08May08MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum08MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture -
09May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI09May09May09MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum09May09May09MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum09MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture -
10May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI10May10May10MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum10May10May10MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum10MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture10MayMKE Roots: How Do We Tell The Story of Our Milwaukee
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11May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI11May11May11MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum11May11May11MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum11MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture11MayMKE Roots: How Do We Tell The Story of Our Milwaukee
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI -
12May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI12May12May12MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum12May12MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum12MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture12MayMKE Roots: How Do We Tell The Story of Our Milwaukee
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI -
13May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI13May13May13MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum13May13MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum13MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture13MayMKE Roots: How Do We Tell The Story of Our Milwaukee
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI -
14May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI14May14May14MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum14May14MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum14MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture14MayMKE Roots: How Do We Tell The Story of Our Milwaukee
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI14May -
15May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI15May15May15MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum15May15MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum15MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture15MayMKE Roots: How Do We Tell The Story of Our Milwaukee
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI -
16May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI16May16May16MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum16May16MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum16MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture16MayMKE Roots: How Do We Tell The Story of Our Milwaukee
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI -
17May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI17May17May17MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum17May17MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum17MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture17MayMKE Roots: How Do We Tell The Story of Our Milwaukee
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI -
18May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI18May18May18MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum18May18MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum18MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture18MayMKE Roots: How Do We Tell The Story of Our Milwaukee
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19May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI19May19May19MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum19May19MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum19MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture19MayMKE Roots: How Do We Tell The Story of Our Milwaukee
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI -
20May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI20May20May20MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum20May20MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum20MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture20MayMKE Roots: How Do We Tell The Story of Our Milwaukee
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI20May -
21May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI21May21May21MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum21May21MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum21MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture21MayMKE Roots: How Do We Tell The Story of Our Milwaukee
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI -
22May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI22May22May22MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum22May22MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum22MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture22MayMKE Roots: How Do We Tell The Story of Our Milwaukee
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI -
23May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI23May23May23MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum23May23MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum23MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture23MayMKE Roots: How Do We Tell The Story of Our Milwaukee
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI -
24May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI24May24May24MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum24May24MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum24MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture24MayMKE Roots: How Do We Tell The Story of Our Milwaukee
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI -
25May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI25May25MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum25May25MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum25MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture -
26May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI26May26MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum26May26MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture -
27May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI27May27MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum27May27MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture -
28May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI28May28MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum28May28MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture -
29May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI29May29MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum29May29MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture -
30May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI30May30MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum30May30MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture -
31May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI31May31MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum31May12:00 AM - 6:00 PMEbb/Flow: Pritika Chowdhry, Chotsani Elaine Dean and Courtney M. Leonard
Weisman Art Museum31MayAll DayIn Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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June 19th, also known as Juneteenth, is a day that recognizes the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19th, 1865, two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation that ended slavery, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to inform slaveholders that they must legally those people who remained enslaved. This threat of force against the holdouts successfully ensured that the city’s remaining slaves, many of whom were already aware of slavery’s end but lacked the power to stand up to their slavers, were freed. Juneteenth has become an important day to many Black Americans and allies in the fight against racism.
Below you’ll find articles and exhibits about Juneteenth, which will automatically update as we add new stories about Juneteenth. As you scroll through these pages, you’ll understand the day’s history, efforts to increase awareness, the fight for it to be recognized as a holiday, and current events celebrating the day and its meaning.
Victor Reid & V.I.P. Live present a Juneteenth celebration of 70’s & 80’s Funk!
Read MoreJuneteenth Village Fest headliners: Common, Dead Prez, and Domani, plus an amazing line-up of local talent, carnival rides, games, local talent, and food and music to provide a space for the ITAV Family of Schools, partner organizations, and the broader community to commemorate the liberation of African descendants from the institution of slavery. MINORS, 17 AND UNDER, MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
Read MoreJoin us for a celebration of Liberation at Soul of the Southside, a FREE event for all ages happening from 12-8pm on June 19th-Juneteenth! The celebration takes place at Lake St. and Minnehaha Ave. in south Minneapolis. We create space at Arbeiter Brewing, Moon Palace Books, The Hook and Ladder Theater and the newly renovated Coliseum Building! Discover the vibrant spirit of Juneteenth – a holiday rooted in the African-American observance of liberation. Dating back to June 19, 1865, when our enslaved ancestors in Galveston, Texas, received the news of the Emancipation Proclamation, Juneteenth represents a powerful act of freedom and resilience. STORYTELLING LIVE MUSIC LOCAL DJS ART EXHIBITS YOGA & MEDITATION FOOD TRUCKS HISTORY ZONE BLACK-OWNED MARKETPLACE FAMILY ACTIVITIES LIVE PODCASTS HIGH CULTURE LOUNGE FACE PAINTING SOUND BATHS SPOKEN WORD PERFORMANCES INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATIONS HISTORICAL FOOD WAVES
Read MoreSpecial Guest Panel Discussion: The Black Family Music Entertainment hosted by Da Black Pearl Special Guest Headliner, Dwele Food Trucks Life Juices Ms Bevs Barbeque Big L Soul Food House of Refuge Church B & B BBQ Other Activities Bingo hosted by Ready and Relevant Bouncy Houses Trackless Train ride Pop Up Parks
Read MoreJuneteenth is a celebration of abolition, Black freedom, Black joy, Black history, and Black futures. This year’s event will be centered around disruption, reverberation, and amplification with our 2024 theme: We are the Noise- The Echoes of our Ancestors! This interactive block party includes a commemorative march, live performances, free food, Black vendors, giveaways, art-making, workshops, roller skating, and an interactive kids zone. The University of Minnesota will host its third annual Juneteenth Celebration block party and commemorative march in North Minneapolis on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 11 am to 5 pm. This free event – centering on the theme of We Are the Noise: The Echoes of Our Ancestors – will feature Black vendors, speakers, workshops, fashion show, storytellers, drumline, dancers, musicians, performers, DJs, live screen printing, roller skating, books, free food, free haircuts, art-making, a bouncy house, petting zoo, and more. The event will be held at the University’s Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC). This event, led by Professor Terresa Moses, is presented by the Office for Equity and Diversity and the College of Design.
Read MoreWest Broadway Ave from Lyndale to Emerson Avenues North Featuring a parade, live music, a mini carnival, food trucks, a business forum, and more.
Read MoreWhile Juneteenth is often celebrated as the end of slavery in the U.S., it’s important to recognize that formerly enslaved peoples were still bound by societal chains that are discussed here.
Read MoreIn contrast to MLK Jr. Day, a more racially contentious dynamic has unfolded around Juneteenth, which has opened the door to a more focused telling of Black history.
Read MoreWednesday was a momentous day in Madison due to the groundbreaking of a future community center that will host events and display art.
Read MoreThis 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.
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