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Juneteenth @160 Festival | Living History Encampment and Art Exhibition

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ORGANIZATION: CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY INC

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BSNM

Volunteer Opportunity: Juneteenth @160 Festival
Presented by Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Dates: June 17-23, 2025
Location: Buffalo Soldiers National Museum + Partner Venues | Houston, TX

Join us in honoring one of the most significant moments in American history. The Juneteenth @160 Festival commemorates the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth through a dynamic, educational, and community-rooted experience hosted by the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum.

This multi-day festival includes:

  • A powerful living history encampment honoring the United States Colored Troops (USCT)

  • An art exhibition curated with local artists and scholars

  • Family-friendly educational programming, performances, and more

We’re looking for volunteers to support this meaningful event through:

  • Guest check-in and crowd flow

  • Artist/vendor coordination and hospitality

  • Set-up and breakdown of venues

  • Youth and family activity support

  • Wayfinding and accessibility

  • A/V, media, and registration assistance

Available shifts: June 17-23 with Multiple roles and times
All volunteers will receive orientation, a BSNM volunteer shirt, and food/refreshments, and access to private events at El Dorado Ballroom on Saturday, 8-11 pm for the closing celebration with sponsors, artists, and community partners.

This is a unique opportunity to support an event that centers Houston’s role in emancipation and celebrates the contributions of African American soldiers.

For more information or to sign up, please contact Seba R. Suber with Southern Polymath Creative Consulting, LLC:
seba.suber@buffalosoldiersmuseum.org
cc: info@southernpolymath.com

Let’s work together to uplift history, education, and collective freedom.

With gratitude,

Seba R. Suber

6 Shifts

  • Wed Jun 18, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM CST - Spots available: 9
    Encampment Setup/Vendor Support - Aztec and Community Partners
  • Thu Jun 19, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
    Juneteenth Exhibition Opening Reception
  • Fri Jun 20, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
    Encampment Setup/Vendor Support
  • Fri Jun 20, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
    Encampment, Museum, Vendor, Guest Support
  • Sat Jun 21, 2025 - 06:00 PM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 9
    Call to Action Party | "Boots on the Ground"
  • Mon Jun 23, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM CST - Spots available: 9
    Vendor Load Out - Aztec
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About CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY INC

Location:

3816 CAROLINE ST, HOUSTON, TX 77004, US

Mission Statement

The Center for African American Military History (CAAMH), inc., dba Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM), is dedicated to exploring and displaying the stories and contributions of African Americans in the military by way of performing and visual arts, educational programming. and exhibitions.

Description

The BSNM achieves its mission through its educational programs, historic research, visual arts, environment, school tours, performing arts, teacher workshops, youth outreach programs and exhibits. Our vision is to build pride and patriotism in everyone as they review the historic contributions of the men and women across all cultures and ethnicities who have served in America's armed forces.Our hope is to extend public knowledge of achievements of all of America’s African American armed forces personnel to the full general public. Thus building pride and patriotism throughout all of America’s communities, with particular emphasis on the youth.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Veterans & Military Families
Arts & Culture, Community, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

Tue Jun 17, 2025 - Mon Jun 23, 2025
08:00 AM - 11:45 PM
This opportunity has 6 shifts

WHERE

3816 Caroline StreetHouston, TX 77004

(29.73603,-95.37814)
 

DATE POSTED

April 6, 2025

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Exhibition Arts
  • Program Management
  • History
  • Spanish
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Minimum 4 hour shifts
  • More information will be provided at registration. Please email for questions! Thanks, Seba

Private Group Details

  • Private Groups Only
  • Group Size Range 50 - 50+
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • Donation Requested
  • Welcome Donations to Location Sponsors at the University Museum at Texas Southern University, Project Row Houses, and host the organizaton, Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

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