On June 13, the Penn Museum opened its doors and courtyard to visitors for a free day of live performances, a health and financial literacy fair, and family activities.
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The Penn Museum welcomed the community with free admission and a daylong Juneteenth celebration on June 13. Spreading across the Museum’s galleries and historic courtyard, the event, “Penn & Philly 250: Celebration of Community, Culture, and Freedom” honored Philadelphia’s history while centering its communities and heritage. Schools and Centers across the University joined neighbors and local organizations, organized by Penn Museum’s Office of Staff and Community Engagement, alongside Wharton’s Wellness Empowerment Project—a collaboration with Penn Medicine.
The event was hosted by Starfire for the third consecutive year, and featured a DJ, line dancing, African drumming with musician Karen Smith, double dutch with Philly Girls Jump, performances from the West Powelton Steppers, the Black Boys Making Noise storytelling group, and spoken word artists.
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