Roots of Discovery: Juneteenth at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Date: Tuesday, Jun 16

Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Venue: NCMNS - Nature Research Center, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Community

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)