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Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S. In celebration this year, we curated a wide-ranging list of both in-person and virtual learning opportunities and events in the greater Philly area that you won’t want to miss! From virtual markets supporting Black businesses to live music performances, visit the links below to learn more!
In-person events:
6/17 – African American Museum in Philadelphia
ArtBreak with Dr. Gabrielle Foreman. Presentation on the historical and contemporary resonance of Juneteenth.
More info: https://tockify.com/aampmuseum/detail/417/1623947400000
6/18 – Fort Mifflin
Jeffersonian Picnic: All Men Created Equal? BYO picnic and friends, explore the site and discuss the historic topic “on the menu”.
More info: http://www.fortmifflin.us/event/jeffersonian-picnic-june/
6/18 – Hatfield House – Fairmount Park
Strawberry Mansion neighbors and residents are invited to celebrate Juneteenth with a BBQ and block party featuring live performances, music, food, and art.
More info: https://myphillypark.org/app/uploads/2021/05/Summer-in-Fairmount-Park-Press-Release-2021.pdf
6/18 – Longwood Gardens
Illuminated Fountain Performances: Freedom. A tribute to the end of slavery in the United States honors and recognizes the themes of freedom, hope, and strength.
6/19 – Philadelphia Juneteenth Freedom March
More info: http://juneteenthphilly.org/schedule/
6/19 – Art in the Park
Exhibit and Vendor Fair
More info: http://juneteenthphilly.org/schedule/
6/19 – African American Museum in Philadelphia
Live music, African dance, poetry, local vendors, food, art making activities, and free admission to the museum.
More info: https://tockify.com/aampmuseum/detail/416/1624114800000
6/19 – Johnson House Historic Site
Germantown’s Johnson House Historic Site will host its 15th annual Juneteenth Festival.
More info: https://www.johnsonhouse.org/philadelphia-juneteenth-festival/
6/19 – Juneteenth Kultural Fashion Show
More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-kultural-fashion-show-tickets-152030488283
6/19 – Cherry Hill Juneteenth Parade and Festival
Music, Food Trucks & Vendors
More info: http://www.cherryhill-nj.com/calendar.aspx?EID=5436
6/19 – Germantown Cricket Club
Free and open to public (registration required). Entertainment, food, music, and tennis.
More info: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_ZKpqOGf9cg0_sR2CyW2kBrH_n8OikY0fzeOBlxUwhCZuMQ/viewform
6/19 – National Constitution Center
Free admission to the museum. Explore tours of Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality.
More info: https://constitutioncenter.org/calendar/juneteenth-with-free-museum-admission
6/19 – The Betsy Ross House
Raising of the Juneteenth Flag and historical visit from Bishop Richard Allen
More info: http://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/flag-fest-2021/
6/19 – The Please Touch Museum
Special Juneteenth programming: Freedom quilt making; stories, songs, and conversations around Juneteenth; African-American inventors exhibit; and pretend Juneteenth cookout celebration!
More info: https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/site-news/juneteenth-celebration-on-june-19/
6/19 – Vernon Park Fashion Show
Multiple 30-minute fashion shows, music, drumline, food, and bounce house.
More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-fashion-show-tickets-155744262281
6/19 – Woodmere Art Museum
Saturday Night Jazz commemorates Juneteenth: A Holiday for All.
More info: https://woodmereartmuseum.org/calendar/saturday-night-jazz-juneteenth-a-holiday-for-all
6/19 – Franklin Square
Griot Tale Saturdays – Juneteenth Edition!
More info: http://historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square/upcoming-events/
6/21 – Navy Yard
Drive-in movie showing Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten
More info: https://welcomeamerica.com/event/philly-the-drive-in-tulsa-the-fire-and-the-forgotten/
Virtual:
- Virtual Vendors
- Museum of the American Revolution
- “Meet Elizabeth Freeman” Performance
- James Forten Discovery Cart & Historical Marker
- “Freedom on the Horizon” Performed by Nastassia Parker
- Temple Library
- William Still Bicentennial. Learn about the importance of William Still and the Underground Railroad.
- The Library Company of Philadelphia
- Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers discusses her book “They were her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South.” Also features poet David Mills, who will be reading poems about slavery in New York City and Massachusetts.
- The American Philosophical Society
- Virtual discussion with Annette Gordon-Reed on her new book, “On Juneteenth.”
- Check out Juneteenth celebrations from all over the nation over the last 8 years
- Explore the Free Library’s Black Lives Matter Reading List and other resources