THE NATIONAL JUNETEENTH MUSEUM AND UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS LIBRARY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS HOST A COMMUNITY HARVEST HISTORY EVENT TO BUILD DIGITAL ARCHIVE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
The National Juneteenth Museum, in partnership with the University of North Texas Special Collections department, hosted their first History Harvest at the Ella Mae Shamblee Library in the Historic Southside neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas this July. This unique event aims to create a community archive of local stories surrounding Juneteenth and the histories of enslaved and freed people whose descendants are represented throughout the local community.
““The History Harvest is more than just a gathering of artifacts; it’s a celebration of our community’s rich heritage. With this event, we’re cultivating a community of storytellers whose narratives form the cornerstone of the National Juneteenth Museum.””
The History Harvest event invites community members to contribute to developing the National Juneteenth Museum's collection through a free public event. Community members are encouraged to bring photos, written stories, manuscripts, and items from family members that reflect their heritage and experiences. This initiative preserves and celebrates our local community’s rich history for future generations while enriching the museum’s collective history and UNT Library’s digital archives.
““The UNT Library Special Collections Department is honored to partner with the National Juneteenth Museum on this important project. Community members are the heart of successful archiving; the stories and artifacts you share build our most powerful collections.””
