Visit the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) in Skillman for a day steeped in history and community connection. Their fourth annual family-friendly Juneteenth celebration invites visitors to experience a powerful day of culture, creativity, and community.
Cosponsored by the Princeton University Art Museum. For more information about SSAAM’s Juneteenth celebration and to book tickets, donate, sponsor, or volunteer, please visit SSAAM's website or contact info@ssaamuseum.org.
Adult admission:
$20 online
$25 at the venue
Children 14 and under:
$10 online
$15 at the venue
Event Highlights:
Location: National Historic Register–listed Mt. Zion AME Church and historic Reasoner/True House in Skillman, NJ
Features: Live music, spoken-word and theatrical performances, drum circle, local artisans, storytelling workshops and museum activities for all ages, and delicious cuisine
Featured Performances, Activities, and Exhibitions:
The SSAAM Heritage Singers and Band
Vocalist and storyteller Keith Spencer
Luna Stage’s The Ground On Which We Stand theatrical performance
All-ages drum circle with Mr. Boom Boom
Beverly Mills & Elaine Buck, Authors & SSAAM Founders
Featured Exhibition: The Head that Wears the Crown – Explore the past, present, and future of African American women’s headwear. Featuring selections from SSAAM’s museum collection and photo portraits of community members across generations modeling early- to late-twentieth-century church hats.
Guided tours of Mt. Zion AME Church and SSAAM’s Heritage Garden
Plus . . .
Spoken-Word Performances
Read-Aloud Story Corner
Museum Scavenger Hunts
Launch of SSAAM’s Little Free Library of Banned Books
“Story Booth” to record memories and reflections
And more!
