Celebrate Juneteenth at the Anacostia Community Museum

The Anacostia Community Museum is inviting the community to come together for an all-day Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Centered around the theme “Power in the Past. Strength in the Future,” the free neighborhood block party-style event will transform the museum grounds into a vibrant gathering space filled with live music, spoken word performances, interactive workshops, youth activities, foodways conversations, gardening experiences, and more. The museum will also remain open late throughout the celebration.

The Main Stage entertainment lineup includes performances and appearances by:

  • Sir Harvey Fitz (Host)

  • DJ Heat

  • Black Alley

  • Chuck Brown Band

  • Autumn LaBella

  • Play Back Theater

  • Headlining performance by rapper IDK

In addition to the live entertainment, attendees can explore a full day of family-friendly programming, including:

  • “We Make History” — the museum’s newest exhibition

  • Everyday Herbalism & Modern-Day Pickling Workshop

  • Rooted Recipes Interactive Recipe Exchange

  • The Art of Roller Skating: “Style” Roller Skating as American Folk Art

  • What’s Cracking: History and Culture of the Black Community and Shellfish

The celebration will conclude with a high-energy outdoor late skate experience in the museum parking lot featuring music by DJ B Sharp.

The event is free and open to the public.