# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Juneteenth Commemoration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Juneteenth Commemoration
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Washington State History Museum
FREE

Join us in commemorating Juneteenth with an evening of free programming at the Washington State History Museum. This program will feature remarks and a performance by Eva Abram of Rainwater Storytelling. Singer and musician Jason Turner, musician Naby Camara from Guinea, African dancer and drummer Baba Kauna Mujamal, and Kamau Ron Taplin will be performing.

About Eva Abram

Eva Abram is a storyteller, keynote speaker and award-winning actress. Her storytelling grew out of an appreciation for the valuable lessons folktales and history offers. Her engaging traditional tales and literary stories are told with masterful use of gesture and physical expression. She has delighted audiences from elementary age to adult, leaving them with a laugh, a gem of wisdom or something to ponder. Performance venues include featured teller at regional festivals, schools, universities, business diversity programs and community organizations. She enjoys story coaching and teaching workshops.

Eva received the 2022 J.J. Reneaux Emerging Artist Award from the National Storytelling Network. As a member of the Humanities Washington speaker’s bureau she traveled around the state (for four years) speaking about American history and racism. She received rave reviews from audiences in various venues.

In solo performances, she embodies historical characters, bringing history to life. Among others, her characters include: Shirley Chisholm – 1972 Presidential Candidate; Bessie Coleman – Aviation Pioneer; and Rosa Parks – Civil Rights Activist. Eva performs in schools, universities, business diversity programs and community organizations. She has told stories locally, in cities around the country, as well as in Japan and South Africa.

Program Schedule:

4:00–4:05 PM – Welcome from Program Director Michael King
4:05–4:10 PM – Thanks to Museum; Land Acknowledgement; Introduce Jason Turner
4:10–4:30 PM – Jason Turner Songs - African American National Anthem and other Songs
4:30–4:45 PM – Eva Abram - Keynote Address
4:45–5:00 PM – Jason Turner - songs
5:00-5:25 PM – Eva Abram - Storytelling
5:25-5:30 PM – Audience Participation Event
5:30-6:00 PM – African Drumming & Dance
6:00 PM – Closing Remarks
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tacoma/juneteenth-commemoration/200030185833242
- **Event Categories**: Music, Art, Entertainment, performances, Festivals, Workshops, Theatre, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tacoma
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98402
- **lat**: 47.24438
- **long**: -122.43583
- **full address**: 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98402

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Juneteenth Commemoration
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Juneteenth Commemoration being held?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Commemoration takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98402.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Juneteenth Commemoration?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Commemoration is organized by Washington State History Museum.

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