Celebrate Juneteenth with readings, music, children's activities and a lecture. Program begins with a dramatic reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by actor Reginald Dorsey, followed by the cowboy soul music of Mike Mann and the Nightriders. On the Museum's south lawn, the New Buffalo Soldiers will present displays about the African American cavalry units who were stationed in the West following the Civil War. In addition, Howard Marshall, Jr. will perform African American spirituals, and Allen Lee will present a musical program on the legends and history of African Americans in the West. The day's events conclude with a lecture on African American history in the post-Civil War West.
Admission is free.
Ceremonial program featuring African dancers from Sacramento State, singers from Beale Air Force Base, poetry readings, dramatizations, speakers from various ethnic communities and organizations. Refreshments provided by the House of Joseph Men's Training Center following program. Meet Harriet Tubman as portrayed by Jamie Myrick. A festival of African-American culture, with activities honoring the achievements of African Americans. Free with admission to the museum.