Roots of Discovery: Juneteenth at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
- When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: NCMNS - Nature Research Center, 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
Step into a celebration of freedom, perseverance and creativity as we honor Juneteenth. Engage with the rich histories and cultural contributions of African American communities through interactive science, storytelling and hands-on experiences.
Keynote Presentation – 1:00 PM, SECU Daily Planet Theater
Cultivating Freedom with Kamal Bell, founder of Sankofa Farms — exploring the powerful connection between agriculture, liberation and resilience in Black communities.
Activities
UV and Me — skin tone, sun science & UV light (NC Museum of Natural Sciences)
Sowing Seeds of Freedom — NC Emancipation stories & seed symbolism (NC African American Heritage Commission)
African American History & Genealogy Resources — NC Trivia and discover resources to support African American genealogy and historical research. (NC Government & Heritage Library)
Beginning Birding — accessible birding for all (Field Inclusive)
Juneteenth with MOH — the Juneteenth flag & the 13th Amendment (NC Museum of History)
- Website: www.naturalsciences.org
- Contact Name: Hugo Romero-Sanchez
- Contact Phone: 919.707.9965
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- Category: Free
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