Roots of Discovery: Juneteenth

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: https://ncmns.net/RoDJuneteenth

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)