Juneteenth Celebration
*The event has already taken place on this date: Thu, 06/13/2024
Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the abolition of slavery in the US in 1865, is one of the country’s oldest and largest celebrations. Join us for an uplifting celebration of this nationally recognized holiday. The evening will include a presentation about the history and meaning of the Juneteenth holiday by Dr. James Tucker. empowering spoken word by Tracy Stanton, and a performance by Ballet 314. The celebration will end with a live performance by members of the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus and St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
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Come back for more! Thursday Nights at the Museum are sometimes the most fun, sometimes the most thought-provoking, and always the most interesting night of the week. The museum exhibits are open late, and you’ll enjoy cash bar and food for purchase, pop-up activities, concerts, lectures, and more.
ASL interpretation is available for programs with two weeks' advance notice. Please email access@mohistory.org to request ASL interpretation or with other accessibility questions.
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Organization:
Missouri History MuseumLocation:
Lindell Boulevard and DeBaliviere
St. Louis, MO, 63112United States
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Phone:
(314) 746-4599Contact name:
Lindsay Newton
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
06/13/2024
Time:
5:00pm–8:00pm
Price:
Free
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