JUNETEENTH CALENDAR

Heroes Of Civil Rights Specialty Tours at the Capitol. Weekdays at 3 p.m. Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass and Charles Sumner all fought for an end to slavery and the equality and freedom of all Americans. Hear about their extraordinary lives and how they shaped the path from slavery to civil rights. The tour includes Emancipation Hall and the Old Senate Chamber. Ask about the availability of free passes at the Information Desk in Emancipation Hall. Lasts one hour. visitthecapitol.gov

Juneteenth Commemorative Collection. The National Museum of African American History and Culture Juneteenth Merchandise Collection has launched. It includes tote bags, scarves, tumblers, shirts, towels and more. Visit nmaahc. si.edu/visit/museum-store.

Juneteenth Celebration at Church of the Epiphany. Tuesday, June 13, 12:10 p.m. Saxophonist Irvin Peterson and organist David Houston will perform music of Leo Sowerby, Paule Maurice, Duke Ellington, Jimmy Dorsey and others. Free: donations accepted. 1317 G St. NW. epiphanydc.org.

The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church. June 14, 7 p.m. New York Times writer Rachel Swarns discusses her book The 272, in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian Marcia Chatelain. In 1838, a group of America’s most prominent Jesuit priests sold 272 enslaved people to save their largest mission project, what is now Georgetown University. $10. Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. hillcenterdc.org.

Extraordinary Cinema: Miss Juneteenth. Friday, June 16, 8 p.m. Miss Juneteenth is a drama about a former beauty queen and single mother prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the Miss Juneteenth pageant. Free, no tickets needed. Miss Juneteenth shown outdoors on the REACH Video Wall. kennedy-center.org.

Bread for the City Juneteenth Block Party Celebration. Saturday, June 17, 1 to 5 p.m., join Bread for the City, 1700 Good Hope Rd. SE, for their second annual celebration and enjoy music and sounds of the culture while dining and shopping with various black-owned businesses. Enjoy presentations and performances throughout the day. breadforthecity.org.

History Alive!: USCT: Juneteenth: What it Means, and Why We Celebrate. Saturday, June 17, 30-minute performances at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at C3/Landing Area 1. Free, walk in. National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1499 Constitution Ave. NW. nmaahc.si.edu.

Town of Cheverly Juneteenth Celebration. Saturday, June 17, starts at noon. The event features Juneteenth flag raising ceremony with the Buffalo Soldiers, vendors, food for purchase, three-onthree basketball, raffles and live music. Bring lawn chairs. Cheverly Town Park, 6401 Forest Rd., Cheverly, MD. cheverly-md.gov.

African Americans at Congressional Cemetery: Guided Docent Tour. Saturday, June 17, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

From the formerly enslaved, to philosophers, to DC’s Mayor for Life, come and join one of their expert docents for an exploration of African American history in honor of the Juneteenth holiday. $5 donation. Congressional Cem- etery is at 1801 E St. SE. congressionalcemetery.org.

One Life: Frederick Douglass. On Friday, June 16, 3 to 4 p.m., join guest curator John Stauffer, Sumner R. and Marshall S. Kates Professor of English and of African and African American Studies at Harvard University, and Ann Shumard, the museum’s senior curator of photographs, for a tour of “One Life: Frederick Douglass.” Free; registration recommended. National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and G streets. NW. npg.si.edu.

Celebrate Juneteenth on the Brookland Arts Walk. Sunday, June 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy performances, shopping at a black-owned marketplace, crafts, music and more on 716 Monroe St. NE. celebratejuneteenthdc.com.

MGM Grand Ballroom Juneteenth Celebration. Sunday, June 18, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Live performances by DCVYBE with Frank “Scooby” Sirius; The Crank Crusaders; Black Alley; TOPS5; and DJs Shablas and Windy City. $60 to $100. mgmnationalharbor.mgmresorts.com.

Juneteenth Reparations Rally 2023. Sunday, June 18, noon to midnight. This is a multi-generational and festive rally packed with information that affects Black American lives. Sylvan Theater at Independence Ave. SW and 15th St. NW. reparations2023.com.

Anacostia Community Museum Juneteenth Celebration: Unity. Freedom. Acknowledgment. Monday, June 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include Juneteenth Main Stage curated together with PorchFest DC--Southeast Edition, featuring local talent throughout the day; East of the River trivia; interactive activities with the National Portrait Gallery; a double dutch contest; and an urban gardening workshop.

Registration recommended. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacoatia.si.edu.

DC Black History Juneteenth Music Festival. Monday, June 19, noon to 6 p.m. Vermont Avenue NW, between U and T streets. dcblackhistory.org.

Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival. Monday, June 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will also include an interfaith and social action pavilion; a health & wellness pavilion; a food court; classic auto show; 5k and fun run; music stage; baseball, art pavilion, lm festival and children’s carnival and will be spread across the Cabin John Regional Park, Cabin John Village and the Scotland community on Seven