MC Library is proud to celebrate Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history that marks the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Here you will find information about the significance of Juneteenth, along with several book and video recommendations. You will also find helpful research databases and resources from MC, local, and national sources, all dedicated to Juneteenth.
Quick Facts about Juneteenth
Juneteenth at Josiah Henson Museum and Park
What better way to celebrate Juneteenth than to visit the museum dedicated the man, Reverend Josiah Henson, who traveled along the Underground Railroad freeing 118 former enslaved persons. The museum will be open for special hours on Wednesday, June 19. Self-guided tours and special hands-on activities will be available for families.
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location:
Josiah Henson Museum and Park
11410 Old Georgetown Road
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Registration:
Adults: $5
Seniors & Youth: $4
Juneteenth at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the end of enslavement in the United States. Join us for special museum hours.
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location:
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
16501 Norwood Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Registration:
Adults: $5
Seniors & Youth: $4
Children 5 and under are free.
Guided Hike on the Underground Railroad Experience Trail
Learn about the experience of 19th century freedom seekers and Montgomery County residents in a guided hike of the Underground Railroad Experience Trail. Discover techniques used for navigation, eluding detection, and finding food/shelter on the perilous journey. Woodlawn Museum admission included. Hike covers 2 miles on a natural surface hiking trail. Trail is not ADA accessible or suitable for all strollers. Content appropriate for ages 7 and up.
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Location:
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
16501 Norwood Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20832
Registration: $8
Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park - Guided Tours and Open House
Step inside Oakley Cabin, a living history museum, and learn about the African American roadside community that lived and worked on this historic site from emancipation well into the 20th century. Their culture and traditions heavily influenced those of surrounding communities, and their story is deeply woven into Montgomery County’s rich history.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Location:
Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park
3610 Brookeville Road
Olney, MD 20832
Registration: Free
Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour - Frederick Douglass
" The moving image installation interweaves period reenactments across five screens to create a vivid picture of 19th-century activist, writer, orator and philosopher Frederick Douglass (1818–1895)."
Date: December 8th, 2023 - November 26th, 2026
Time: 11:30am - 7pm
Location: National Portrait Gallery | 8th St. and G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Registration: Free
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