Neill-Cochran House Museum Juneteenth Celebration
Commemorating the End of Slavery and Honoring the Ongoing Journey Towards Equality
sunday, JUNE 21
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM cst
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Lunch by James Beard Award Winning Damien Brockway - Distant Relatives
Music by Christopher D. Spivey & Co. and the Jeremy George Quintet
The Neill-Cochran House Museum invites you to celebrate Juneteenth at a place that brings Austin history to life. Join us for a day of celebration and reflection as we commemorate emancipation and the struggles and triumphs of those who fought for freedom and the ongoing journey towards equality.
The Celebration will include free barbecue, live music, tours, and activities. Guests can tour the house and grounds and see the Jack White Retrospective exhibition of African heritage inspired art on display in the NCHM Gallery. We will conclude the day with the dedication of the Toni Morrison Society Bench by the Road at the Neill-Cochran House Museum.
Learn more about the NCHM Toni Morrison Society Bench by the Road here.
EVENT SCHEDULE (12:00pm - 4:00pm)
Jack White, Untitled, collage on cardboard with painted canvas, n.d. 28 x 28 in.
12:00pm
Free barbecue lunch, live music by the Jeremy George Quintet, lawn games, activities, and guided tours. See the Jack White Retrospective on display in the NCHM Gallery.
2:30pm
Words of welcome and gospel performance by Christopher D. Spivey & Co.
3:00pm
Toni Morrison Society ”Bench by the Road” dedication and unveiling
Enjoy live music and a free barbecue lunch from James Beard award nominated Damien Brockway (while it lasts). Join a guided tour of the NCHM Slave Quarters and grounds, as well as family- friendly craft activities and seek-and-finds, and see the Jack White Retrospective exhibition of African heritage inspired art on display in the NCHM Gallery. Then finish the day with a gospel performance by Christopher D. Spivey & Co. and the dedication and unveiling of the new Toni Morrison Society “Bench by the Road,” (only the 36th one worldwide) at the Neill-Cochran House Museum.
This event is free and open to the public, and includes lunch and refreshments.
About Christopher D. Spivey & Co.
Christopher D. Spivey & Co. was established in Austin, Texas in 2023. Led by the talented Christopher D. Spivey, this dynamic group of singers from the Austin and surrounding areas brings a soulful and uplifting experience to every performance. With their harmonious voices and heartfelt passion, they create a powerful connection with their audience, spreading joy and inspiration through their gospel music. Whether they're performing in churches, concerts, or community events, Christopher D. Spivey & Company never fails to leave a lasting impression.
Event partners:
Christopher D. Spivey and Co. | Jeremy George Quintet (Huston-Tillotson University Faculty Jazz Ensemble)
event sponsors:
Giving Tuesday Supporters:
Kathryn & Larry Anderson – Dolly & John Barclay – Valerie Bauhofer – Elizabeth Hunt Blanc – Homoiselle Bujosa – Linda Condit – Jill Cornelius – Martha Cottingham – Anita E. Dabney – Mary Ellen Davenport – Rebekah Dobrasko – Nancy Vine Durling – Ted Eubanks – Judy Rienstra Farrell – Kathleen Flahive – Laraine B. Gilmore – Kenneth Hafertepe – Beverly Hamilton – Caroline Hassell – Carla Haynes-Clowe – Mary Louise Hopson – Meta Butler Hunt – Caroline Clarkson Jones – Teddy Kinney – Suzanne Labry – Mark Lambert – John Lewis – Alison Little – Susan & Chris Mack – Deena Mersky – Eliza Morehead – Karen Pope – Ellen Rienstra – Jane-Peyton Rogers – Jeanne & Rick Schulte – Susan Spruance & Earl Hunt – Joyce Statz – Renee Sutton – Bunnie Twidwell – Erin Waelder – Gia White – David D. Wright
Giving Tuesday Match Donors: Laura & Rex Bohls
Presenting Bench Sponsor: Gwendolyn Cowden
Amplify Austin Supporters:
Dolly & John Barclay - Joan & Doug Burnham - C.K. Carman - Caroline Caven - Bella Chang - Joyce Christian - Linda Condit - Martha Fletcher Coons - Martha Maxfield Cottingham - Jennifer Cressotti - Katie & Ben Cukerbaum - Kevin & Rowena Dasch - Cornell DeWitt - Eric Eklund - Judy Rienstra Farrell - Cristina Feldott - Kathleen Flahive - Lisa Fuka - Laraine B.Gilmore - Brooke Grafstrom - Caroline Hassell - Mimi Myer Hurst - Caroline Clarkson Jones - Tara & Ben Levy - Alison Little & Heidi Vance - Kathi & Neill Masterson - Catherine Miller - Eliza Morehead - Diana Morehouse - Ellie Morrison - Rebecca Nevarez - Tory Newby - Barbara Newey / Art Wise TX - Jill Kohnert Nicholson - Karen O'Quin - Cynthia Partlow - Fran Perez - Sandra & Steven Perry - Charles Peveto - Karen Pope - Suzanne Pringle - Flo Ann Randle - Pamela Schott - Jan Seward - Susan Spruance & Earl Hunt - Deborah Tye / Austin Kid's Directory - Julia & Michael Webber - June White-Dennis - Inez Wolins - Vereen Woodward - Patience Worrel & Brian Beck
Amplify Austin Match Donor: Lucy Hamilton
We are so grateful to our amazing community for supporting this landmark effort.
become a Sponsor:
Please donate or sponsor! Help keep this popular and important event free for everyone!
To become a sponsor, contact Cristina Feldott at (512) 478-2335 or cfeldott@nchmuseum.org.