The Indiana State Museum invites the public to celebrate Juneteenth with free admission and a day of festivities on June 21.
This annual event commemorates the effective emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. after the Civil War.
All statewide Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites locations will offer free entry that day. The Indianapolis museum in White River State Park will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Activities center on the theme “History, Health and the Arts.”
Visitors can engage with a museum curator and view artifacts showcasing Indiana’s past. Live performances will feature dancers, drummers and musicians.
Children can contribute to a collaborative abstract mural. Families can participate in yoga mindfulness sessions.
Local vendors and community partners will offer goods and health-focused activities. Guests can explore all museum floors, including exhibits like “Amazing Pollinators” and “Through the Eyes of an Artist: John Wesley Hardrick.” The documentary “Major Taylor: Champion of the Race” will screen in the auditorium.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday recognizing emancipation. It is officially observed on June 19. Learn more about statewide Juneteenth events at indianamuseum.org.
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