New Date | The Anacostia Community Museum's Juneteenth Celebration
NEW DATE! The Anacostia Community Museum's 2025 Juneteenth Celebration will be on Saturday June 21! Head to the museum's website for the most up to date information: anacostia.si.edu. We hope to see you at the museum soon!
Due to anticipated severe weather the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration is now on Saturday June 21, 2025.
A free day-long celebration! Join us as we honor Juneteenth with a day full of culture, community, and celebration! From engaging workshops to powerful performances, this event is a tribute to resilience, creativity, and heritage.
Morning Yoga with Grounded (10 AM - 11 AM) & Urban Gardening with Derek Thomas (10 AM - 12 PM)
Start the day with wellness! A Morning Yoga Session by Grounded in the parking lot or enter our Urban Gardening Workshop that explores the deep-rooted agricultural traditions of African American culture.
Participants will:
Discover the historical significance of canning and root cellars
Learn how to plant now for a fall and winter harvest
Get expert tips on container gardening and winter storage
Explore multi-planting techniques for a bountiful harvest
Take home a Root Vegetable Grow Bag and witness a fresh pickle-making demo
Main Stage Performances (Starting at 12 PM)
The stage comes alive with Host, BeMo Brown and DJ B. Sharp!
We have an incredible lineup of artists and performers:
Spoken Word by Teen Poet Lemonade Dream
Joi Carter & Band – Soulful melodies and live music
Black Alley Band (Headliner)
Community Art & Cultural Activities
Interactive Mural – Curated by local artist Brian Bailey
Double Dutch – A classic community favorite
Local Food Trucks – Enjoy delicious bites throughout the day
Be sure to visit gallery for our latest exhibition A Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Black Arts Education in Washington, D.C., 1900-2000, which traces the story of the teachers and students who made Washington, DC a truly unparalleled center for Black arts education.
Come together with family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate freedom, culture, and community. This is a FREE event open to all! Follow ACM on social media for up to date information.