WINTERTHUR, DE (June 1, 2023) – A variety of storytellers, musicians, and dancers will celebrate Juneteenth at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 11 am to 4 pm.
The Wilmington Ballet, in collaboration with The Whitney Project, will host a celebration of African American culture commemorating Juneteenth Freedom Day. Musician and composer Jonathan Whitney, along with his Whitney Project participants, will fill Winterthur’s Enchanted Woods and Copeland Lecture Hall with performances enriched by and deeply rooted in African American arts and culture.
“We’re excited to bring these lively and family-friendly performances to the visitors of Winterthur,” said Benjamin Sterling Cannon, executive and artistic director of the Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance.
The day will also include a World Marketplace in Enchanted Woods, featuring Created by LA, Evernette Wines, Kara Hinson Art, and Soleil Dancewear. The activities in Enchanted Woods are included with general admission tickets and are free for Winterthur members. Purchase tickets in advance here.
In addition, performances of The Whitney Project’s “A Celebration of Black Joy” will take place at 11 am and 3 pm in Copeland Lecture Hall inside Winterthur’s Visitor Center. Through storytelling and music, the experience celebrates the joy that can be found in the lives of people of color throughout their history in America. There is a separate fee for the performances. Register for “A Celebration of Black Joy” here.
“Just as ‘A Celebration of Black Joy’ is committed to showcasing the black experience in America, Winterthur is committed to welcoming and amplifying the voices of underrepresented groups in America,” said Jonathan Whitney, Wilmington Ballet’s frequent collaborator.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. For an overview of Juneteenth at Winterthur, visit https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/juneteenth-freedom-day-celebration/.
Winterthur is located on Route 52, six miles northwest of Wilmington, Delaware, and five miles south of U.S. Route 1. Winterthur is committed to accessible programming for all. For information, including special services, call 800.448.3883 or visit winterthur.org.
