Juneteenth Community Day: Honoring Opal Lee

Schedule

Fri Jun 19 2026 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20004 | Washington, DC

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This June, celebrate freedom, resilience, and culture at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Join us for Juneteenth Community Day as we celebrate the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Ms. Opal Lee, affectionately known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” ahead of her 100th birthday later this year. ❤️🖤💚
Enjoy a day of storytelling, music, food traditions, art making, line dancing, Go-Go performances, family activities, and more.
✨ Program highlights include:
📚 NMAAHC Kids Story Time
🎶 Juneteenth Soundstage featuring line dancing + Go-Go
🎨 Hands-on Juneteenth art making
🛍️ Museum Shop Juneteenth book activation
🍽️ a special Juneteenth-inspired menu at Sweet Home Café
Bring the whole family as we gather across generations to reflect, celebrate, and honor freedom together.
Free to attend. Registration required. Discover more upcoming events and experiences this June: https://s.si.edu/3Q50Nmj
#Juneteenth #APeopleJourney #ANationsStory
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1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20004

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