Celebrate freedom, family and country with activities, refreshments and performances highlighting Black history.

Juneteenth Jubilee transforms the Sand Ridge Nature Center Campus into a vibrant gathering space filled with live performances, interactive experiences, educational activities, community organizations and local vendors. Highlights include storytelling led by Mama Edie, a performance by Lana Lewis of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” cultural dance presentations, interactive art activities, genealogy resources and opportunities to learn about local Black history.

Throughout the event, attendees can visit:

• Afro-American Genealogical & Historical Society of Chicago, which encourages guests to bring non-sensitive materials such as wedding programs, funeral programs or family papers to learn more about researching family history
• A Child’s Vision, sharing an exhibit which captures in-the-moment activism from 2020
• Midwest Underground Railroad Network sharing information about local Underground Railroad history and freedom journeys
• Light of Loving Kindness, performing and leading a drum circle
• Solidarity Studios, bringing different communities together through music
• Beto de Freitas and Greg’s Ceramics which will showcase their different styles of artwork celebrating culture and community.