Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival

10/10/2026

LIBATIONS + LIBERATION AT Johnson House Historic Site

✨ Some stories are too important to be forgotten.

This October, experience history in a different light!

Join us on Saturday, October 24, for Libations + Liberation, a special evening at the Johnson House Historic Site featuring Morgan Lloyd.

Step into one of Philadelphia's historic Underground Railroad landmarks for an atmospheric evening connecting storytelling, remembrance, and the enduring legacy of those who challenged enslavement and fought for freedom.

Within the walls of this remarkable 18th-century home, history continues to speak—reminding us that courage, resistance, and the pursuit of justice are stories worth preserving.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026

🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Johnson House Historic Site
6306 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144

🎟️ Registration: $40 per person

Whether you're passionate about history, curious about Germantown's past, or looking for a meaningful cultural experience, we invite you to spend the evening with us.

🔗 **Explore event details and registration information:**
https://www.johnsonhouse.org/jhhseventsandcalendar/

📣 Share this invitation with someone who loves history, storytelling, and discovering Philadelphia's hidden treasures!

History lives here. Come experience it.

10/10/2026

COMMUNITY IS MAGIC! — A Fundraiser for Crossroads Women’s Center

When a community comes together, extraordinary things happen!

Join us at the Johnson House Historic Site for an afternoon of music, creativity, connection, and giving back!

On Saturday, October 17, Karen Smith & Friends bring our community together to support the Crossroads Women’s Center, which is rebuilding following a devastating fire.

Enjoy live music, spoken word, an open mic, raffles, food, and the incredible talents of local artists who are donating their time to support this important cause.

Every contribution will help Crossroads Women’s Center recover and rebuild its kitchen, strengthening its ongoing food justice and community support work.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026

🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 Johnson House Historic Site Garden
6306 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144

🎟️ FREE Admission | Donations Encouraged

Come for the music. Stay for the community. Give because it matters.

Learn more and explore our events calendar:
https://www.johnsonhouse.org/jhhseventsandcalendar/

📣 Help us spread the word! Share this post, tag a friend, and join us in showing what community can accomplish together.

08/11/2026

Taking a Look Back earlier this Summer:

❤️💛💚 Philadelphia, THANK YOU!

The 20th Annual Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival was an incredible celebration of freedom, culture, history, family, music, community, and Black excellence.

Germantown Avenue came alive as thousands of neighbors, families, performers, vendors, organizations, and visitors came together to honor the meaning of Juneteenth while celebrating the strength and creativity of our community.

From live performances and cultural experiences to local businesses, community resources, food, fellowship, and generations celebrating together — Juneteenth 2026 reminded us what is possible when community comes together.

Thank you to every performer, vendor, sponsor, partner, volunteer, community organization, and attendee who helped make the 20th Annual celebration so special.

📸 Here are just a few of the moments that made this year unforgettable.

We look forward to continuing the tradition.

Where Your Light Shines.✨

08/07/2026

Save the Date — Jammin’ in the Garden 2026!

🎷 FEATURED PERFORMER ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎷

We’re excited to announce that the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble will be the featured performer for Jammin’ in the Garden 2026 at the Johnson House Historic Site!

Join us for an unforgettable end-of-summer/beginning-of-fall celebration filled with live jazz, fellowship, storytelling, refreshments, and community — all set in the beautiful historic Johnson House garden.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Johnson House Historic Site
6306 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144

🎟️ Tickets are now available!
Early Bird Admission – $65 (limited availability)
General Admission – $75

Your ticket includes admission to the event, a live performance by the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble, refreshments, storytelling, and the full Jammin’ in the Garden experience. Proceeds help support the preservation, educational programming, historic restoration, and community work of the Johnson House Historic Site.

✨ Live Music • Fellowship • Storytelling • Community
🌿 Historic Charm • Beautiful Gardens • Meaningful Connections

🎫 Reserve your tickets today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jammin-in-the-garden-2026-johnson-house-historic-site-tickets-1997587872099?aff=oddtdtcreator

Space is limited — grab your Early Bird ticket while they’re available and invite someone to join you in the garden!

07/07/2026

Huge thank you to Adam for your diligent research and such an engaging write-up on William Still and his legacy. Your work is helping keep the history of the abolitionist movement alive and remembered, and We are truly grateful for it.

As America celebrates its 250th birthday this weekend, the Father of the Underground Railroad is a reminder of the best of our nation’s history and values.

07/02/2026

🌞🎉 **SUMMER CAMP IS HERE!** 🎉🌞

Join us for an unforgettable summer of learning, creativity, fun, and friendship!

📅 **July 6 – August 6, 2026**
🕧 **12:30 PM – 3:00 PM**
📍 **Monday – Thursday**

👧🏽👦🏿 **Ages 6–15 Welcome!**

📍 **Underground Railroad / Ashay Club 2026**
Johnson House Historic Site
6306 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144

Come enjoy engaging activities, exciting projects, games, enrichment, and a safe, welcoming environment where every child can learn and grow.

✨ **Register today—space is limited!**

06/18/2026

Join us during the Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival 2026 for an empowering and informative Community Health Workshop hosted by the Pan-African Sisterhood Health Initiative (PASHI).

This interactive experience will include:
🔸 Hands-on Crafting
🔸 Menstrual Hygiene
🔸 Reproductive Health
🔸 Life Skills

PASHI members will help educate the public through engaging activities and meaningful conversation centered on health, wellness, and community empowerment.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕛 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Johnson House Historic Site Lawn
6306 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
🎟️ Free to the Public

Bring a friend and stop by for this impactful workshop as we celebrate freedom, learning, and community at Juneteenth.

06/18/2026

Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking community history workshop during the Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival 2026!

Camp William Penn to Juneteenth: A Philadelphia Story of Freedom Delivered
Featuring Journalist Bobbi Booker

Explore the journey from Camp William Penn to Juneteenth and reflect on Philadelphia’s deep connection to freedom, resistance, and Black history.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕑 2 PM – 3 PM
📍 GM Church
21 W. Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA
💻 In Person & Virtual
🎟️ Free to the Public

Come learn, reflect, and engage in this meaningful conversation as part of the 2026 Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival.

06/18/2026

CELEBRATE FREEDOM. HONOR HISTORY. BUILD COMMUNITY.

Join us for the 20th Annual Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival — Philadelphia's longest-running Juneteenth celebration and a powerful day of culture, history, music, education, and community engagement.

Experience a full day of:

🎶 Live Musical Performances
👧🏾 Kidz Village & Family Activities
📚 Historical Re-Enactments & Tours
🛍️ Marketplace Vendors
🤝 Community Resources
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🍽️ Food & Refreshments
✊🏾 Celebrations of Freedom, Heritage, and Resilience

Hosted by Johnson House Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark and Underground Railroad station, this special 20th Anniversary celebration brings together generations to reflect on our past, celebrate our present, and inspire our future.

Tag your family and friends and make plans to join us!

05/14/2026

🎉 JOIN US FOR OUR JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL 🎉

Celebrate History • Heritage • Culture with us at this unforgettable community event!

✨ FREE TO THE PUBLIC ✨

Come enjoy:
🛍️ 100+ Vendors
🎭 Historic Re-enactments
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
🎈 Children’s Activities
🎤 Educational Panel Discussions
🍴 Great Food & Community Fellowship

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we honor freedom, unity, and Black excellence through culture, education, and celebration.

📍 6300 Germantown Ave
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 12:00pm- 7:00pm

Don’t miss one of the biggest Juneteenth celebrations of the year!