Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration 2025 @ Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Celebrate Juneteenth 2025 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Join us for an unforgettable Juneteenth celebration at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History as we honor the historic day that marked the beginning of true emancipation for millions of African Americans.

This year’s program will begin with a special welcome from Neil A. Barclay, President and CEO of the Wright Museum, followed by a stirring reflection on the meaning of Juneteenth delivered by Jamon Jordan, the City of Detroit’s official historian. His remarks will provide historical context from the City’s official history of Juneteenth and its enduring legacy in Detroit and beyond.

Observed annually on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when the last group of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

At the Wright, Juneteenth is not only a celebration of freedom but also a day of reflection, learning, and recommitment to justice. The 2025 celebration will feature a full day of vibrant programming, family-friendly activities, cultural performances, and opportunities to explore the continued impact of this pivotal moment in American history.

This event is a space for all to come together—across generations and backgrounds—to honor the resilience of our ancestors, uplift our stories, and carry forward the fight for equality and liberation.

Come celebrate, reflect, and stand rooted in freedom.

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