Juneteenth Luncheon

June 5, 2011

11:30 am  

Hartford Stage

50 Church Street

Downtown Hartford

$55 for Amistad members (limit of 2 tickets) 

$65 for Non-members 

Join us for a private luncheon and special program at Hartford Stage followed by a performance of August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean. 

To purchase tickets call the Hartford Stage Box Office at 860.527.5151.

SPACE IS LIMITED! 

Juneteenth Family Day 

Celebration Nation

June 11, 2011

10 am - 5 pm

FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION ALL DAY

Wadsworth Atheneum

600 Main Street

Downtown Hartford

Juneteenth Family Day will offer a variety of edutainment, performances by local talent, art workshops and activities. Family Day is sure to provide visitors of all ages an opportunity to reflect, learn and enjoy! The entire community is encouraged to enjoy the occasion and celebrate African American history and culture!

Presented in partnership with the Wadsworth Atheneum.

Jubilation!   

20th Anniversary 

Juneteenth Celebration Gala  

June 17, 2011

8 pm - 12 midnight 

Black-tie or Afrocentric attire 

Wadsworth Atheneum  

600 Main Street 

Downtown Hartford

Juneteenth is a celebration of African American freedom and achievement. It was originated to commemorate the day that enslaved Africans in Texas received formal notification of their emancipation on June 19, 1865, more than two and a half years after the implementation of the Emancipation Proclamation. The Amistad Center takes this opportunity to also celebrate African American cultural contributions and encourage awareness and pride. Proceeds from the Juneteenth Celebration Gala benefit The Amistad Center's exhibitions and culture-based programs and enable the preservation and development of its collection of 7,000 objects.

TICKETS GO ON SALE APRIL 11th! 

Want to relive the 2010 gala? Click here for photos.