Wednesday, June 19

Juneteenth Celebration

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble invite you to an evening celebration of Juneteenth at the Van Cortlandt House Museum.

By Van Cortlandt Park Alliance

Date and time

Wednesday, June 19 · 6 - 7:30pm EDT

Location

The Van Cortlandt House Museum

6036 Broadway Van Cortlandt Park Bronx, NY 10471

Refund Policy

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Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

1 hour 30 minutes

The program will begin on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum with performances, including music and spoken word. Then join us for a procession with drums to the Enslaved African Burial Ground for a libation ceremony, honoring the memory of the enslaved people.

Guest artists include renowned drummer Baba Don Babatunde, actress Ashley Hart Adams, violist Judith Insell, mezzo-soprano Lucia Bradford and the NYC All City High School Chorus, poet David Mills and West African drummer Yahaya Kamate.

RSVP Suggested.

Special thank you to our venue partners at the Van Cortlandt House Museum and the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York.

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council.

Organized by

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance

The Van Cortlandt Park Alliance works to preserve, support, and promote the recreational, ecological, and historic value of Van Cortlandt Park, including:

● Elevating the visibility and profile of Van Cortlandt Park;

● Advocating for and supporting maintenance and improvement projects;

● Raising and managing capital and other resources to support improvements;

● Encouraging and supporting appropriate uses of Van Cortlandt Park.