Rokeby Museum
Juneteenth
In celebration of Juneteenth, the Museum will be open FREE to the public. The historic house will be open for self-guided tours from 11 to 3. There are no public guided tours on this day. Free
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Reading Frederick Douglass
Join the Museum for its annual reading of “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” by Frederick Douglass. The public is invited to read the pre-divided sections of the speech. FREE
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Seeking Freedom Gallery Talk — Addressing Difficult Conversations
Join Rokeby Museum’s Executive Director and Co-curator of Seeking Freedom, Dr. Lindsay Varner, for a tour of the Exhibition and a discussion on how the curators approached presenting difficult histories and stories in it. This is part of a series... Read More
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2026 Virtual Winter Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, February 17, 6:00–7:00 pm, The Message, by Ta-Nehisi Coates The Message, by Ta-Nehisi Coates, in which Coates explores the urgent need to untangle ourselves from the destructive myths that shape our world—and our own souls—and embrace the liberating power... Read More
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2026 Virtual Winter Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, February 17, 6:00–7:00 pm, The Message, by Ta-Nehisi Coates The Message, by Ta-Nehisi Coates, in which Coates explores the urgent need to untangle ourselves from the destructive myths that shape our world—and our own souls—and embrace the liberating power... Read More
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“A Dramatic Constitution,” presented by Meg Mott, Ph.D.
Meg Mott, PhD, presents “A Dramatic Constitution,” which invites attendees to consider opposing arguments on the merits of the Constitution and encourages everyone to develop the habits of political engagement through deliberation and adjudication. About the Presenter After twenty... Read More
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2026 Virtual Winter Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, February 17, 6:00–7:00 pm, The Message, by Ta-Nehisi Coates The Message, by Ta-Nehisi Coates, in which Coates explores the urgent need to untangle ourselves from the destructive myths that shape our world—and our own souls—and embrace the liberating power... Read More
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Juneteenth at Rokeby 2026
Join Rokeby Museum for a celebration of Juneteenth on Friday, June 19th from 10 am to 5 pm. This family-friendly day will feature free admission to the Museum, grounds, and exhibits. The latter includes Seeking Freedom: The Underground Railroad and... Read More
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Reading Frederick Douglass 2026
174 years ago, Frederick Douglass delivered his famous speech, “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?” in Rochester, New York. Today, this striking oration remains one of the greatest indictments of American slavery. Join Rokeby Museum... Read More
