[cid:image004.jpg@01DBD9ED.3C08AE40]NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Derek Nguyen, Marketing and Communications Director, Washington State Historical Society, 253-317-1273 derek.nguyen@wshs.wa.gov<mailto:derek.nguyen@wshs.wa.gov> Commemorate Juneteenth with Music, Storytelling, and Community at the Washington State History Museum Free June 19 event curated by Eva Abram. [A person in a red jacket AI-generated content may be incorrect.]Tacoma, WA – Join The Washington State History Museum<https://www.washingtonhistory.org/> (WSHM) on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM for a free, community Juneteenth event. The renowned storyteller and actor Eva Abram of Rainwater Storytelling curates this family-friendly event. This year's program will focus on a wide variety of performers that demonstrate the freedom, resilience, and creativity of Washington's Black community. Eva Abram is an award-winning actor and storyteller who brings American folktales and myths to life with her exceptional performance skills. Her engaging presence invites audiences to explore stories highlighting the bonds that unite us. "My approach to curating this program was guided by the concept "Strive to Thrive." This phrase represents the mindset and guiding principles of African Americans, people who were determined to achieve in spite of obstacles intended to discourage freedom of expression," said program curator Eva Abram. "Audiences will have a joyful experience with talented artists who are shining examples in artistic disciples in which African American cultural expression has positively contributed to the advancement of the arts in our culture and in general society." Event Highlights • Musical performances by singer Jason Turner, cellist-composer Gretchen Yanover, and the Afro-fusion group Maya Soleil • Spoken-word performance by Sharon Williams and drummer Foluso Mimy • Dance performance from Northwest Tap Connection • Capoeira martial arts demonstration by Capoeira Vida • Storytelling by Eva Abram This event is a part of the Third Thursdays program. Admission to WSHM and other participating museums in Tacoma is free, with extended hours from 3:00 to 8:00 PM on the Third Thursday of every month. WSHM offers special programming that explores different historical and cultural topics most months. To learn more about the event, visit https://bit.ly/juneteenthwshm. ### About The Washington State Historical Society and History Museum The Washington State Historical Society works with our communities to explore how history connects us all. Its most prominent activity is the Washington State History Museum, located in Tacoma's Museum District on Pacific Avenue. The museum features interactive core exhibitions about Washington in the Great Hall, rotating special exhibitions, and various public events and programs that cover a wide range of historical topics. The WSHS provides curriculum resources, downloadable exhibitions, and educational support across the state, as well as consultation and resources for museums and heritage organizations. Address: 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402