Overview
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Eiteljorg with live jazz performances, cultural presentations and FREE admission for all. Also enjoy nearby celebrations: Indy Juneteenth at Military Park and Juneteenth Celebration: History, Health and the Arts at the Indiana State Museum.
Juneteenth: A Brief History
On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to ensure all enslaved people were freed. As the news spread, so too did the celebrations – Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, Freedom Day, or Emancipation Day, was born. Today, people across the country celebrate with barbecues, parades, prayers services, music, and more.
In honor of the 150th anniversary, the Eiteljorg hosted its first Juneteenth celebration in 2015 with community partners, performances, food, art, and free museum admission. That event was so popular, we decided to make it an annual tradition!
Juneteenth & Jazz: Celebrating Freedom
Performances will be held outside under The Sails, weather permitting. Enjoy family activities throughout the day. No ticket reservation required.
Schedule of Performances:
- 10 am – Welcome & just Will spoken word
- 11 am – Cassius Goens Quartet Band
- 12 pm – DJiSM
- 2 pm – Shonda Buchanan poetry reading & book signing
- 3:20 pm – SITEAW Drum Circle
- 4 pm – Rob Dixon Quartet
Upcoming Events at Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art located in White River State Park
