Freedom Day at the Wright

Join us for an unforgettable Juneteenth celebration at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History as we honor the historic day that marked the beginning of true emancipation for millions of African Americans. 

This year’s program will begin with a special welcome from Neil A. Barclay, President and CEO of the Wright Museum, followed by a stirring reflection on the meaning of Juneteenth delivered by Jamon Jordan, the City of Detroit’s official historian. His remarks will provide historical context from the City’s official history of Juneteenth and its enduring legacy in Detroit and beyond.