JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson will host a Juneteenth celebration with free admission, from June 19-21, 2026.
The three-day celebration also includes Juneteenth Jubilee, a free, family-friendly event celebrating community and culture. The Jubilee will be held on June 19 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The activities include specialized flash tours at 5:00 p.m. at the Museum of Mississippi History and 6:00 p.m. at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. The focus will be on themes of emancipation and liberation in Mississippi.
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Local food trucks will be on-site as visitors enjoy line-dancing workshops, games, crafts and face painting. There will be an adults-only lounge and a kids’ zone.
The Jubilee celebration will feature spoken-word performances by JT the Poet and Sadie at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Live music will be performed throughout the event. There will also be a live art raffle, offering a painting by Tony Davenport or a wood-burned piece by Kira Cummings.
“Ingalls is proud to once again support the Two Mississippi Museums’ Juneteenth celebration,” said Lisa Bradley, Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporate Stewardship and Community Relations Manager. “This annual event brings families and communities together to learn more about Mississippi’s history. We are honored to help provide free admission and support the museums’ enduring legacy of education and innovation.”
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