Roots of Discovery: Juneteenth

Date: Tue, Jun 16, 2026

Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Venue: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Science

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. Free and open to all. Learn more . 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 Science s ) • 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 )