Celebrate Juneteenth at Wistariahurst, in collaboration with Genuine Culture!

On June 19th, Wistariahurst Museum and Genuine Culture welcome guests to the Wistariahurst gardens for our annual Juneteenth event, Celebrate Juneteenth! This event commemorates freedom and the country’s second independence day through community and celebration. Wistariahurst and Genuine Culture are collaborating for the 4th year to bring back this celebration for the Holyoke community and beyond. Enjoy activities throughout Wistariahurst’s grounds. Play games in the gardens, get creative with hands-on art projects, and more! There’s something for everyone, with activities for people of all ages.

This event will feature performances, music and local food vendors. Black-owned businesses, makers, and artists will be selling a variety of locally made items. Local organizations will also have tables at the event, sharing information on their initiatives and what work they’re doing in the community.

Juneteenth serves as a poignant reminder of the remarkable resilience of Black lives, symbolizing the challenges and victories of formerly enslaved individuals striving for unity, education, and political engagement during the Reconstruction period. So mark your calendars and bring your friends and family to Wistariahurst Museum on June 19th, 2026 12:00-3:00pm! It’s going to be a day of joy, making memories, honoring history, and uplifting the voices of the Black community in Holyoke. Best of all, admission to this celebration is completely free and open to the public! We can’t wait to see you there!

This event is sponsored by the Adam’s Foundation of South Hadley.