Juneteenth at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center

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

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

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! 

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 brief tours of 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

Schedule of Events:

Arts & Heritage Center - Indoor Commons Area

10:00am
Welcome by Lonita Cook
Guest Speaker Jessica McCallop-McClennan
10:15am
Jazz Storytelling
11:15am
Eboni Fondren and Band
Continuous activities
Food and beverage samples from Ruby Jeans, Brown Suga, Yogurtini
Community art project

Arts & Heritage Center - inside the Johnson County Museum

10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm - REDLINED: Cities, Suburbs, and Segregation tours
Continuous activities
Free admission to the Museum, including KidScape and REDLINED exhibit

Arts & Heritage Center - Outdoors in Front Lawn

Walk & Read, hosted by the Johnson County Library

Learn the Past... Change the Future
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This event is one of many in the Kansas City metro and Johnson County to honor and recognize Juneteenth.
Click here to learn more about Juneteenth and other related events in the area!