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The Juneteenth Griot at the Brenham Heritage Museum

 Sunday, June 28th, 2026 :: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
 Brenham Heritage Museum
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🎉 Celebrate Juneteenth at the Brenham Heritage Museum! 🎉

Join us for a FREE special guest performance by Kijana Wiseman, M.Ed.: The Juneteenth Griot!

📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Brenham Heritage Museum | 105 South Market Street, Brenham, TX 77833

Experience an unforgettable afternoon of storytelling, music, and living history as Kijana brings the spirit of Juneteenth to life.

What is a Griot?
A griot (GREE-oh) is a West African historian, storyteller, musician, and poet who preserves culture and history through spoken word and song. Kijana Wiseman is an internationally traveled performer and educator who has performed in 23 countries across 3 continents, sharing powerful stories that honor heritage and inspire future generations.

✨ Refreshments provided
🎶 Powerful storytelling & song
🖤 A celebration of freedom & heritage
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all generations

Mat & Savanna Shaw

 Saturday, June 27th, 2026 :: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
 Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
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This amazing father/daughter duo performs favorite uplifting songs for America’s 250th birthday. Good Morning America said, “this father-daughter duo’s music is bringing hope.” Their eight albums hit the top 10 across iTunes and Amazon charts, and #1 on worldwide Billboard charts.

Tickets: $80 – $95

Annual Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

 Saturday, June 27th, 2026 :: 11:00am - 5:00pm
 Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
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Join us for our Annual Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration!

This year’s focus will be Charting New Ground: African American Trailblazers.

In addition to the speakers there will be Cultural Heritage Booths, Food Vendors, and Craft Vendors in the Conference Center.

Schedule of Events:

11:30-12:15 Welcome and Prayer/Millican MBC Choir “Lift Every Voice and Sing”

12:15-12:45 Speaker, Dr. Christine Nix 1st Female African American Texas Ranger

1:00-2:00 Performance by the Fantasy Band

2:15-2:45 Speaker, Lori A. Moore Bartley, Descendant of TX State Senator Matthew Gaines

2:45-3:15 Performance by Christina Williams

3:30-4:00 Speaker Tabitha W. Snoddy, Descendant of TX Congressman R.J. Moore

4:15-4:45 Performance by Tamesha Pruett-Ray

Family Style Farm Feast

 Friday, June 26th, 2026 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Deeply Rooted Ranch
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Enjoy a casual, locally sourced and thoughtfully crafted meal in Deeply Rooted Ranch’s welcoming dining room. Served family style at our communal tables, making friends and meeting neighbors is highly encouraged!

The menu will consist of a locally sourced protein, 2 farm sides, a salad, house made breads or rolls and a delicious, seasonal dessert. Water, tea and coffee are included.

All ages are welcome, BYOB.

Julia’s Wine 101

 Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 :: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
 HSF Biergarten
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Join us the last Wednesday of each month for a crash course in wine appreciation! From geography and climate to fermentation and aging, we’ll talk about everything involved in producing a bottle of wine!

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

 Sunday, June 21st, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Barrington Living History Farm
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Enslaved women and men, such as Mary, Jerry, Willis, Amy, and Charity, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Start your experience behind the Jones Home in the bustle of a busy plantation kitchen and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a hearth cooked meal being prepared. Journey to the other side of the plantation and learn what foods Mary, Jerry, or Willis would prepare for themselves in the Quarter. Contact us at Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

 Saturday, June 20th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Barrington Living History Farm
 Event Details

Enslaved women and men, such as Mary, Jerry, Willis, Amy, and Charity, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Start your experience behind the Jones Home in the bustle of a busy plantation kitchen and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a hearth cooked meal being prepared. Journey to the other side of the plantation and learn what foods Mary, Jerry, or Willis would prepare for themselves in the Quarter. Contact us at Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.