The Cape Cod Branch of NAACP, Amplify POC Cape Cod and the JFK Hyannis Museum announce an observance honoring the Juneteenth holiday.

The event will take place on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the outside courtyard of the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum at 397 Main Street, Hyannis.

All members of the community are invited to join us in commemorating a vital part of American History.
This special occasion will provide an opportunity to learn about the history and significance of Juneteenth.

A special thanks to Lynne Rhodes of the Cape Cod Branch NAACP for leading the 2026 program arrangements to create a thoughtful and significant local observance.  Reverend Dr. Kristen Harper of the Unitarian Church of Barnstable is keynote speaker, and music will be provided by the band Conspiracy of Noize.

About the Juneteenth Holiday: Juneteenth, originally recognized by Texas as a state holiday in 1980, is now acknowledged by all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed Juneteenth into law as a state holiday on July 24, 2020.  The holiday is a crucial reminder of the importance of racial equality and freedom.