‪@KTNV‬ - Las Vegas, NV - June 17, 2024 - DISCOVERY Children’s Museum proudly invites families and community members to join the annual Juneteenth Celebration, taking place from Wednesday, June 19 to Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. This celebration honors Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.
DISCOVERY will host a variety of engaging and educational activities for children and families to participate in, including:
Replica Juneteenth Flag Creation: Craft your own version of the Juneteenth flag, originally designed by activist Ben Haith, and learn about the significance of this nationally celebrated day.
Celebratory Banner Making: Express your artistic talents by creating banners that celebrate freedom and the spirit of Juneteenth.
Collage Inspired by the African Liberation Flag: Join us in making a collage inspired by the vibrant colors and history of the African Liberation Flag.
Admire Poetry Pottery by David Drake: Discover the powerful works of David Drake, a potter who spent most of his life in slavery before gaining his freedom through the Emancipation Proclamation.
Juneteenth Inspired Bracelet Making: Craft a special bracelet to wear in honor of Juneteenth, symbolizing freedom and unity.
Community Thought Board: Reflect on what freedom means to you and add your thoughts to our Community Thought Board, fostering a collective expression of liberty and hope.
Juneteenth, first celebrated in Texas in 1865, marks the day when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached the last enslaved African Americans. It has since become a symbol of freedom and a time to celebrate African American culture and history.
We invite everyone to join us in these meaningful activities to honor this significant day. Through hands-on projects and thoughtful reflections, visitors of all ages can celebrate and explore the importance of freedom.
Event Details:
When: Wednesday, June 19 - Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: DISCOVERY Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place, Las Vegas, NV 89106
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About DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
Celebrating more than 32 years as a non-profit, DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is the top interactive Museum in Southern Nevada, welcoming all children and families to explore three complete floors filled with heart-pumping, brain-boosting, curiosity-satisfying fun, adventure, and DISCOVERY. The nonprofit educational institution relocated to Symphony Park in March 2013 and serves as Las Vegas’ only children’s Museum. The three-story Museum encompassing 26,000 square feet is complete with nine exhibition galleries featuring daily programs, demonstrations and activities, and collaborative cultural programming for all occasions. DISCOVERY Children’s Museum offers children the opportunity to explore their curiosities while addressing the core educational areas of science and nature, art and culture, and early childhood development.
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