10 Million Names: A Conversation About African American Family History and Healing

Thursday, June 12
(Free Virtual)
5:00pm-6:30pm

In honor of Juneteenth, a free live virtual event presented by American Ancestors and the National Urban League. You are cordially invited to witness the power of family history as we bring lost names, stories, and families back into the light. Together, we’ll honor the lives of 10 million enslaved people and begin to repair what was never meant to be restored. Hear from Marc H. Morial, President & CEO of the National Urban League, as he reflects on his family history with renowned genealogist, Kenyatta D. Berry. Register here.

AAHGS PG County Juneteenth Seminar: Footprints and Roots

Saturday, June 14
The Nature Center at Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro, MD
9:30am-1:30pm

On behalf of the Prince George’s County Maryland Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc., Prince George’s County Maryland Chapter and the Prince George’s County Historical Society, (PGCHS), you are invited to attend the 20th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Seminar, “Footprints and Roots”.  We have planned a keynote on Juneteenth and workshops on genealogy and history, designed to be of interest to beginning and advanced researchers.

Juneteenth at the Museum of the American Revolution

Thursday, June 19
Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia, PA
10:00am-5:00pm

The Museum of the American Revolution is hosting numerous exhibitions in celebration of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. The date commemorates the day in 1865 when the abolition of slavery reached the deepest parts of the former Confederacy in Texas. Explore the Juneteenth events at the museum here. 

AAHGS NC Piedmont-Triad Chapter Juneteenth Event: How To Find Your History

Saturday, June 21
Genesis Baptist Church, 2812 E Bessemer Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405
10:00am-2:00pm

The Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society of North Carolina Piedmont-Triad will host a workshop at Genesis Baptist Church's Juneteenth Celebration. The Celebration will be from 10 am to 2 pm. The Workshop Topic  will be "How To Find Your History". Free Food, Fellowship, Fun and Vendors will highlight the event.

GU272 Descendants Association's Juneteenth Celebration

(Free, Virtual)
Saturday, June 14
10:00am-1:00pm

The GU272 Descendants Association's free 2025 Virtual Juneteenth celebration will discuss the history and future of freedom - how newly freed African American families reunited during Reconstruction and how their descendants can preserve access to their ancestral stories. Learn more about the lectures and register here.

Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration

Saturday, June 28
Washington DC Temple Visitors Center, 9900 Stonybrook Road, Kensington, MD
1:00pm-3:30pm

Join us for the inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at the Washington DC Temple Visitors' Center on Saturday, June 28th from 1:00pm – 3:30pm.

Event Highlights:

• 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Enjoy live music and storytelling celebrating African American heritage.
  
• 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Connect with genealogy experts who will assist attendees in beginning or advancing their family history research.
  
• 3:00pm – 3:30pm: Light refreshments will be served.

We’re also looking for volunteers with experience in African American genealogy to help support attendees during the genealogy session. If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up here:  Volunteer Sign-Up

Let’s come together to celebrate, learn, and honor history. We hope to see you there!