BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Atlanta History Center - ECPv6.11.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Atlanta History Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Atlanta History Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T123416 CREATED:20260324T210404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T142838Z UID:86448-1781863200-1781884800@www.atlantahistorycenter.com SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2026 DESCRIPTION:Get Your Free Tickets \n \n Tickets\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Atlanta History Center’s Juneteenth celebration! As the United States marks 250 years as a nation\, this day invites us to reflect on a fuller story of freedom. \n\n\n\nFor generations\, Black Americans claimed and shaped their own paths to liberation through resilience\, resistance\, and community\, marking a period of Freedom Delayed. The Civil War and the actions of Black soldiers\, leaders\, and communities brought Freedom Declared\, culminating in the long-awaited arrival of emancipation news in Galveston\, Texas\, on June 19\, 1865.  \n\n\n\nIn the years that followed\, Atlanta became a center for education\, activism\, and progress\, embodying Freedom Organized through movements for civil rights and social change. Today\, we gather to experience Freedom Activated—honoring the enduring legacy of those who championed freedom while celebrating its ongoing impact. As you explore the activities and performances below\, we invite you to reflect\, connect\, and engage with these themes in meaningful and memorable ways.  \n\n\n\nJuneteenth is part of Atlanta History Center’s celebration of the Civic Season\, a nationwide initiative encouraging historically-informed civic participation through a two-week activation between Juneteenth and July 4th. \n\n\n\n\n View Activities\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Get Your Free Tickets \n \n Tickets\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Timed Activities\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild\n \n \n Learn the art of quilting from the Atlanta-based\, award-winning Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild through a series of demonstrations\, displays\, hands-on activities and timed talks. \nActivities will be available from 10:00am—2:00pm. \nTimed talks will take place at 10:30am\, 11:30am\, 12:30pm\, and 1:30pm. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n The Enslaved People’s Garden Tour\n \n \n Join us for an exploration of pre-Civil War agriculture and nature as it relates to the lives of the enslaved in America’s Piedmont region. Explore the Smith Farm while learning about the foodways\, medicinal practices\, forms of resistance\, and horticultural styles these communities practiced to overcome the oppression they faced. \nGuided tour offered at 11:00am\, 12:00pm\, and 1:00pm. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Lyric Writing for Change Making\n \n \n Social change isn’t brought about by intellectual arguments alone — it’s historically excavated and propelled by songs that name our collective intuitions. The social lyric writer takes what is personal and integrates it into a shared belief\, for the common good. In this workshop\, you’ll learn three patterns that have been embedded in community music – protest songs\, hymns\, and anthems — and even have the chance to write the beginning of your own song.    \n10:45 am\, 11:45 am\, and 1:45 pm  Micah Dalton is a songwriter\, community builder\, and lifelong Atlantan whose work lives at the intersection of music\, story\, and place. As co-founder of ATL Collective\, he has spent over a decade cultivating spaces where local artists collaborate across cultures and genres — most notably through Camp Collective\, the city’s first community-based songwriting camp and the Preservation Series\, a live\, inter-scene cover series designed to help Atlantans discover their new favorite artists while singing their old favorites songs.    \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Atlanta Reborn in Liberty: Public Celebrations of Black Freedom During Reconstruction with Dr. Jeffrey Ogbar\n \n \n This talk will explore how African Americans in Atlanta celebrated freedom in the new Georgia capital during Reconstruction. From new schools\, churches\, social clubs\, and annual Independence Day parades\, Black Atlantans offered conspicuous displays of new freedoms throughout the immediate post-Civil War era.  \nJeffrey O. G. Ogbar  is professor of history and founding director of the Center for the Study of Popular Music at the University of Connecticut. He earned his PhD in US history from Indiana University Bloomington and his BA in history from Morehouse College in Atlanta. He lives in Hartford\, Connecticut. \n2:00pm; space is limited\, onsite tickets available\, first come first served \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Music Performances\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\nThese performances are made possible with the support of Jazz Road\, a national initiative of South Arts\, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Veronika Jackson: Folk and Blues\n \n \n Performances at 10:30am\, 11:30am\, 1:30pm \nVeronika Jackson is a folk blues artist who has passionately performed traditional grassroots folk and blues for years– her authentic and soulful sound is firmly rooted in African American history and the enduring spirit of the blues. Guided by the deep currents of history and fueled by the promise of Hope\, Veronika music is a bridge between generations keeping the legacy of folk alive while inspiring a new generation.  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Natasha Brown and Larry Wilson: Soul Music\n \n \n Performances at 11:15am\, 12:15pm\, and 1:15pm  \nWith Billboard Top 5 songwriting credits\, film and television placements\, and a voice that has filled everything from Off-Broadway theaters to Las Vegas casino stages\, Natasha Brown represents the gold standard of versatility in modern music. A celebrated multi-genre vocalist\, songwriter\, theatrical co-star\, vocal arranger\, musical director\, and producer\, she has performed at the Essence Festival\, the Walmart Annual Shareholders Meeting\, the National Black Theater Festival\, and USA Track & Field’s most prestigious events.   \nLarry Wilson is a critically acclaimed gospel and jazz artist\, producer\, instructor\, clinician\, and engineer. He is the founder of 20-piece big band\, The Black Gold Orchestra\, the owner of Truth Music Productions\, Wilson Works Studios\, and Sessions Lane Records\, and co-owner of Opal Ally Film Productions alongside his wife\, Christine Wilson.  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Atlanta Drum Academy\n \n \n Performance at 3:15pm  \nServicing as the adult branch of the Atlanta Drum Academy\, ADA ELITE was formed in 2020 as a professional drumline for the students of the Academy to return to after college. It is now a group of professional drummers from Atlanta continuing their craft and putting on shows throughout the country.  ADA ELITE is where high energy\, education\, and percussive entertainment meet!   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Ongoing Activities\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Historic Trade Demonstrations\n \n \n Learn the historic trades that—for many enslaved and freed people—provided a means for financial mobility before and after the Civil War. Demonstrations\, including  woodworking\, cooking\, and distilling will be led throughout our historic Smith Farm and will be supplemented with enriched material for your self-guided experience.  \n10:00am—2:00pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Sensing Freedom\n \n \n Using your five senses\, engage with stories of empowerment and resistance to understand how African Americans retained identity\, culture\, and autonomy despite enslavement. \n10:00am—2:00pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n African American History & Genealogy Society\, Metro Atlanta Chapter\n \n \n The Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS)\, Inc.\, is a group of family-tree researchers who share historical and genealogical information\, methodology and sources about African American ancestry. Chapter members are from the “ATL” area and across the nation and include everyone from beginners to published authors who research all 50 states. For information about our organization\, visit us at  www.aahgsatl.org  \n10:00am—2:00pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n USCT Artifacts\n \n \n Explore Civil War artifacts from the United States Colored Troops (USCT)\, including a military drum\, Army medal\, and more! Learn about these objects and their history from AHC staff. \n10:30am—1:00pm  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Freedom Declared: Voices from Atlanta’s Past\n \n \n Inspired by the biographies of Edward Carter’s 1894 book  The Black Side\, these recordings introduce individuals who shaped the  Black community in the years following the Civil War and Reconstruction. From educators to craftsmen to philanthropists\, learn how these men and women found new opportunity through freedom and created an impact in Atlanta. \n10:00am—4:00pm  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Atlanta Student Movement\n \n \n Visit the latest addition to the Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta exhibit that shares the story of the Atlanta Student Movement and how this group of students not only organized to make a major impact on the Civil Rights Movement\, but also took their place in the complex story of Black Atlanta. \n10:00am—4:00pm   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Joyful Noise!\n \n \n Create your own colorful shaker or rattle—instruments with deep roots in the African diaspora. After you craft and play\, take home your very own musical creation! \n10:00am—4:00pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Goizueta Children’s Experience\n \n \n (Recommended for ages 8 and under; ticket required)   \nExplore the joys and wonders of the Goizueta Children’s Experience! Children ages 0-8 can enjoy themed hands-on crafts\, playful activities\, and creative experiences inspired by Atlanta’s history and culture.  \n*Timed ticket required: a limited number of tickets will be available onsite\, first come first served.   \n10:00am—4:00pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Kenan Research Center Open House\n \n \n Kenan Research Center preserves and provides access to extensive primary source holdings for the study of Atlanta and the surrounding region\, including a special collection for Southeastern horticultural history in our  Cherokee Garden Library. The center also collects and shares stories of our veterans through the Veterans History Project. Drop by to explore books and select archival material on display and learn about the research services available. \n10:00am—4:00pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Community Connections and Vendor Market\n \n \n Celebrate Juneteenth by connecting with community groups throughout the city of Atlanta. Whether you’d like to get involved in youth empowerment\, civic opportunities\, or other area nonprofit organizations\, there are lots of ways to make a difference. While you’re here\, check out the vibrant vendor market\, where crates of vinyl\, music-inspired goods\, and unique local finds come together in one lively space. \n12:00pm—4:00pm  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Facepaint by India\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Food Truck Park\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\nEnjoy a variety of culinary offerings available for purchase from local food trucks and restaurants\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n FAQ\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Free parking is located on Atlanta History Center’s campus\, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW\, Atlanta\, GA 30305. Ridesharing is encouraged as we anticipate high attendance and parking is limited. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MARTA bus route 23 stops along Peachtree Road\, approximately 15 minutes walking distance from Atlanta History Center. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available upon request\, while supplies last. Our campus is ADA-compliant.  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is free; registration is highly encouraged to expedite check-in. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There are no lockers to store personal items or coat check on site. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A quiet place with kids’ activity packets and books\, along with restroom access.  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A private room for nursing parents\, located next to the Sensory-Friendly Space. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n This event is sponsored by\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n The History of Juneteenth\n \n \n On June 19\, 1865\, a full two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation and two months after Union troops seized Richmond\, the capital of the Confederate States of America\, the last enslaved African Americans in Texas were declared free people. That momentous date in 1865 was proclaimed Juneteenth and has been celebrated annually since then.  \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Civic Season\n \n \n Juneteenth is part of Atlanta History Center’s celebration of the Civic Season\, a nationwide initiative encouraging historically-informed civic participation through a two-week activation between Juneteenth and July 4th. \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n View Activities\n\n Get Free Tickets\n \n Back to Top URL:https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/juneteenth-2026/ LOCATION:Atlanta History Center\, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/app/uploads/2022/07/juneteenth-218-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR