The Juneteenth Brown Bag Lecture Series hosted by Visit Galveston and tourism partners across the island will help us celebrate the history of Juneteenth year-round with guest speakers, writers or historians who will educate and discuss the history of Juneteenth.

The Blues is rooted in African American work songs and spirituals, shouts and chants. Sung by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Carole King, and Ruth Brown. Come rock and have fun learning why The Blues is an American treasure.

A Workshop Celebrating Women: If you’re wondering what we’ll do: Chat and get to know each other; Talk fashion and textiles; Eat; Share family stories; Express the interdependence of peoples; Eat some more; Figure out how to make the world a better place; Express how we care for ourselves and care for others; Learn something; Build new relationships; leave with the contact information of someone you didn’t know.