Juneteenth Celebration at John Brown Farm

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Celebrate Juneteenth at John Brown Farm

Juneteenth, short for “June Nineteenth,” celebrates the effective end of chattel slavery in the United States when, on this date in 1865 and two and a half years after President Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, nearly 2,000 federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to ensure the freeing of all people still enslaved there. Celebrations erupted across the state as word spread, and the holiday has traditionally been commemorated with joyous family gatherings, prayer services, music and barbecues.

Juneteenth Celebration at John Brown Farm

The Music Fusion Collective Music Director, Jo Sallins, will give two hour-long performances starting at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Enjoy live performances of great songs by the legendary B.B. King, The Crusaders, Grover Washington, John Coltrane, and many others!

In addition to the music, visitors can enjoy guided tours of the Historic House and Gravesite as well as self-guided tours of the Dreaming of Timbuctoo Exhibition in the upper barn and information on John Brown’s life in the lower barn. The grounds will be open for all to enjoy and “You Matter” by Christian Robinson, a StoryWalk® installation, is on display on the grounds.

This event is free - donations are appreciated.

Tuesday, June 20

Return on Tuesday for an Open Conversation and Outdoor Jam Session led by Mat Callahan from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your instruments!