The Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center is launching its first-ever Juneteenth commemoration and celebration on Saturday, June 11th. This family-friendly event, built with community partners, provides an opportunity to honor the history and celebrate Juneteenth with art, music, food, and more!

Saturday, June 11 from 10 AM - 1 PM
Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
8788 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66212
Cost: free!

"Juneteenth at JCAHC" graphic above was designed by Kansas City artist Emily Alvarez.

Event Features:

• Event emceed by Lonita Cook, film critic, writer, and President of the Johnson County Museum Foundation
• Special guest Jessica McCallop-McClennan, Founder and President of Giving Hope & Help, to share her family’s history in Johnson County that dates back to the period immediately following the Civil War, and reflections on Juneteenth
• Performances by premier Kansas City jazz vocalist Eboni Fondren and band, Jazz Storytelling, and other local artists
• Free admission to the Johnson County Museum and its special exhibit, REDLINED: cities, suburbs and segregation
• A special Walk and Read from Johnson County Library featuring the books “Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free” by Alice Faye Duncan and “Change Sings” by Amanda Gorman
• Food samples from local black-owned businesses
• Community art project