WINTERTHUR, DE (June 11, 2024) – Storytellers, musicians, and dancers will help visitors celebrate Juneteenth at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library on Saturday, June 15, 11:00 am–3:00 pm.
Most activities are included with admission and are free for members.
The Wilmington Ballet and the Whitney Project will fill Winterthur’s Enchanted Woods and Copeland Lecture Hall with performances enriched by and deeply rooted in African American arts and culture.
The day will also include a World Marketplace in Enchanted Woods featuring A Flicker of Daisy, Created by LA, CreationsbyT, and Soleil Dancewear.
Register for the event at https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/juneteenth-freedom-day/
The festivities begin at 11:00 am with a “Celebration of Black Joy” performance in Copeland.
The World Marketplace will be open 11:00 am–3:00 pm in Enchanted Woods, with:
- African dance demonstrations, 11:30 am and 12:15 pm.
- Lift Every Voice at 12:45 pm.
- Drum circle at 12:50 pm.
- Storytelling at 1:15 pm.
- Community dance jam at 2:00 pm.
ABOUT WINTERTHUR MUSEUM, GARDEN & LIBRARY
Winterthur—known worldwide for its preeminent collection of American decorative arts, naturalistic garden, and research library for the study of American art and material culture— offers a variety of tours, exhibitions, programs, and activities throughout the year.
Winterthur is located on Route 52, six miles northwest of Wilmington, Delaware, and five miles south of U.S. Route 1. Winterthur is committed to accessible programming for all. For information, including special services, call 800.448.3883 or visit winterthur.org.