Juneteenth: History Speaks + Jazz Competition at Caramoor

Friends of John Jay Homestead  will take part in Caramoor Center for the Arts’ annual Juneteenth celebration, an afternoon of live music, family-friendly activities, and delicious food. The program will feature History Speaks, a live theatrical presentation that imagines conversations with prominent African Americans and abolitionists from history, set in a present-day living room. A juried jazz concerto competition honoring Black musical heritage and composition will follow.

2pm History Speaks

3pm Jazz Competition

This event is free but requires a reserved ticket. Check back soon for registration details.

This event is part of Friends of John Jay Homestead's Enslavement to Freedom programming. See the full calendar here.

Learn more about this New York State project here.