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Brooklyn Children’s Museum Celebrates Juneteenth
The celebration is free and open to all. Brooklyn Children's Museum will be open for regular admission throughout the day.
(Brooklyn, NY)—North Crown Heights Community Organizations will host Juneteenth in Brower Park: Books of Liberation, a special commemoration to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday, in Brower Park on Wednesday, June 19. The day will feature live music, dance, workshops, performances, and art projects.
The event will be presented in partnership with Friends of Brower Park, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Brooklyn Public Library – Brower Park Library, the Crown Heights North Association, Campaign Against Hunger, More than a Meal, and Repair the World Brooklyn. There will be a performance by Brooklyn United Marching Band, a presentation by author Alliah Agostini, a story time lead by Laleña Garcia, and a musical performance by Tahira Clayton. Food from CG’s Fish and Chips will be available for purchase on site.
The celebration is free and open to all. Brooklyn Children’s Museum will be open for regular admission throughout the day.
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Juneteenth offers the opportunity to acknowledge hard truths from U.S. history, celebrate the liberation of the enslaved ancestors of African Americans, and work together to advance racial healing, equity, and justice in our communities.
Juneteenth in Brower Park: Books of Liberation takes place on Wednesday, June 19, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Shirley Chisholm Circle, Brower Park, Kingston Avenue and Prospect Place in Brooklyn.
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About Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Inspired by the energy and diversity of our borough, Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) creates experiences that ignite curiosity, celebrate identity, and cultivate joyful learning. Founded in 1899 as the world’s first children’s museum, Brooklyn Children’s Museum is New York City’s largest cultural institution designed especially for families. Proudly based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, BCM serves 300,000 children and caregivers annually with exhibits and programs grounded in visual arts, music and performance, natural science, and world cultures. For more information, visit www.brooklynkids.org.
