Commemorating the End of Slavery and Honoring the Ongoing Journey Towards Equality

The Neill-Cochran House Museum invites you to celebrate Juneteenth at a place that brings Austin history to life. Join us for a day of reflection, celebration, and community as we commemorate emancipation and the struggles and triumphs of those who fought for freedom and the ongoing journey towards equality.

Event Schedule (12:00pm - 4:00pm)

12:00 - 2:30 - Guided tours of the Slave Quarters

12:30 - 2:30 -  Barbecue Lunch from Distant Relatives (until we run out!)

2:30 - 3:00  -  Words of Welcome by Fidencio Duran and Joi Chevalier (Austin - Travis Co. Food Policy Board)

3:00 - 4:00  -  Gospel Music Performance by Christopher D. Spivey & Co.

Stop by anytime 12:00pm - 4:00pm to join the day's activities.

Join a guided tour of Austin’s last intact slave dwelling. Meet the Buffalo Soldiers and learn about their contributions to American history. See the Rhea Rose (Phoenix Art Studio) art pop-up and the temporary exhibition, The Floating World by Daryl Howard, on display inside the Museum. View Fidencio Duran’s interior mural, Give Us This Day, recently installed at the Museum.

Enjoy free barbecue lunch from James Beard award nominated Damien Brockway (while it lasts). Join a family- friendly craft activity making fans. Then finish the day with a glorious gospel performance by Christopher D. Spivey & Co.

This event is free and open to the public, and includes lunch and refreshments. Attendees can enter to win a paddle board gift basket from Tequila 512  valued at $1250!