Join our Juneteenth Reopening Celebration!
The Lewis Latimer House Museum is reopening after months of renovation. We invite you to celebrate with us at our Juneteenth Reopening Celebration as we unveil our newly designed space!
Explore our brand new permanent exhibition honoring Black inventor, artist, and writer Lewis Latimer.
Participate in hands-on sculpture, collage, painting, and ceramics workshops.
Join an African drum and dance circle with FANIKE! African Drum and Dance Troupe
Don't miss a special appearance by Fresh Prince of Bel Air actress Karyn Parsons, who will be reading from her children's book series about famous figures in Black history.
Reserve your free tickets now and be part of this joyous celebration of freedom and Black history!
This program is supported, in part, by Science Sandbox, Matisse Foundation, Queens Borough President, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and by public funds from the New York City Council.
Performance Schedule:
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM: Elite Marching Band
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Children's Book Reading with Fresh Prince of Bel Air Actress Karyn Parsons
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: FANIKE! African Dance Troupe
Audience:
All Ages