Celebrate Juneteenth in Seneca Village
Head to Seneca Village this Juneteenth for a family-friendly celebration of Black culture and accomplishment through music, storytelling, dance, poetry and more!
Check back in 2023 to learn about our plans for Juneteenth in Central Park!
Hear from the 2022 event curators on how they created a Juneteenth commemoration that is both a powerful act of somber remembrance and celebratory joy.
Enjoy performances by world-renowned artists as they interpret the fascinating history and significance of Juneteenth and Seneca Village through dance, poetry, music, storytelling, art activities, and more!
Juneteenth in Seneca Village offers an opportunity to not only consider the origins and meaning of this day, but to reflect on Seneca Village, a predominately African-American community that existed before New York City created Central Park and long before we celebrated Juneteenth. Discover the history of this community and see performances by award-winning artists throughout the Park’s Seneca Village landscape that honor the voices and cultures that once resided here.
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Performances
Artists will perform throughout the Seneca Village landscape, with each site focusing on a theme connected to the community. See the map below for performance information, times, and locations. We encourage visitors to explore the performances in any order throughout their visit.
Featured Artists
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Artistic Director
Andromeda Turre
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Music
Abdou M’Boup
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Music
Ayodele Maakheru
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Storyteller
Gha’il Rhodes Benjamin
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Poetry
Marilyn Nelson
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Dance
Kia Sillman
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Dance
Tislarm Bouie
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Dance
DeWitt Fleming, Jr.
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Performance
Miche Braden
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Performance
Angela Johnson Swan
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Performance
Carla Cook
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Sculptor
Myles Nurse
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Music
Akua Dixon
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Music
Ashley Jackson
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Music
Shirazette Tinnin
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Performance
Community Legacy Project (CLP)
A Closer Look at Seneca Village
Read more about the history and culture of this vibrant community.