Juneteenth Celebration 2024

Juneteenth is a celebration for everyone. We invite visitors to enjoy musical guests, tours of the galleries, and speakers. While Juneteenth is officially celebrated on June 19, the Tennessee State Museum will celebrate the day with a daylong event on Saturday, June 15.

Schedule of Events:

Children’s Juneteenth craft activities - 10:00-12:00, 2:00-3:30.

Storytime with Tonya Abari in the Children's Gallery, 10:30 a.m.
Tonya Abari will read her children's book, Let's Celebrate Juneteenth. Tonya "T.T." Abari is a multigenre storyteller – author, independent journalist, freelance editor, and book reviewer for both children and adults. You can learn more at www.tonyaabari.com.

Hands on History in the galleries of Forging a Nation, Civil War, and Change and Challenge - 10:30-12:00, 2:00-3:00

United States Colored Troops (USCT) Hands on History with Gary Burke in the Civil War Gallery - 11:00, 3:00 

Entertainment Hour in the Digital Learning Center with music from the Radiance Twins, Roz Malone, Intersection, Cremona Strings, and poetry by Simba Alik and Jems Destine - 12:00-2:00