Newark Museum49 Washington StreetNewark NJ 07102
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Join us in celebrating the newly unveiled Harriet Tubman monument and the reopening of our Seeing America, 18th and 19th century galleries.
We honor women past and present on this day of dynamic programming featuring live performances, art-making activities, a fashion show, tours of the artworks, and more!
We begin at 11:30am by the monument in Harriet Tubman Square then make our way into the museum.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Location: Harriet Tubman Square & Museum Building
Yendor Theatre Company
Fyütch
DJ Quin Bee
Seychelle Elise
Khetiwe
New Jersey Tap Ensemble
Kween Moore
Fashion Show: Empowered Women in History
Brother Jerome
Activities
Coloring activity inspired by The Black Abolitionists Wallpaper, with Terence Hammonds
Story Telling of Harriet Tubman (Sheroes) by Christine Platt
Freedom Drums (Drum making)
Harriet Tubman puzzle project
3D Birthday card for Harriet Tubman
Guided Tours
1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm
Ticketed, get your ticket at the Welcome Desk
Planetarium
Gourd (15 minutes)
12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm
Ticketed, get your ticket at the Welcome Desk
Great for families with kids ages 6+
For centuries, people relied on the wonders of the night sky to guide them safely. Join us as we explore how enslaved people used the Big Dipper and Polaris to find their way to freedom while traveling the Underground Railroad. Created by local arts collective SQAD NWK. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
