By Spady Cultural Heritage Musuem

As summer begins in South Florida, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum is ready to welcome the season with a series of free, family-friendly events. Each program offers a meaningful opportunity to connect through music, history, and culture. Check out our Delray Beach Family Affair and Spady Museum Juneteenth Events.

Delray Beach Family Affair

Sunday, May 18, 2025
1–4 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
Spady Cultural Heritage Museum
170 NW Fifth Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444

Kick off the season with “A Delray Beach Family Affair,” a backyard-style event designed for all ages. This afternoon gathering includes live music, delicious food, and hands-on activities for children and families.

Kids can enjoy splash pools, storytelling, and chess, while adults can shop for unique African-inspired goods from local vendors. To top it off, the Reaxtion Band will take the stage for a lively concert.

Because the event is free and open to all, we encourage guests to bring their friends, family, and neighbors. Together, we’ll celebrate the joy of community.

RSVP: spadymuseum.com/events/delray-beach-family-affair

Juneteenth “Spady House Party”

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
5:30–7 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
Hosted by the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce
140 NE 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444

Celebrate Juneteenth at our annual Spady House Party, presented in partnership with the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. This festive evening will feature great food, cool drinks, and upbeat music—along with a powerful purpose.

This year, the celebration honors 100 years of the Spady House. We aim to raise $100,000 to support the museum’s future, so it can continue to preserve and share Black history for generations to come. Guests will learn about the importance of Juneteenth while enjoying a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere.

RSVP: chamber.delraybeach.com/events

What is Juneteenth?

On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and enslaved people were finally free. Although President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, the delay in communication meant many enslaved individuals didn’t learn of their freedom until years later.

Juneteenth commemorates that powerful moment. In Florida, Emancipation Day is observed on May 20. That’s when General Edward M. McCook read the proclamation in Tallahassee from the steps of what is now known as the Knott House. Today, both dates are honored across the state through celebrations and cultural education.

About the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum

Founded in July 2001, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum operates under the nonprofit Expanding and Preserving Our Cultural Heritage, Inc. It is located in the historic 1926 home of Solomon D. Spady, a local educator and civic leader.

The museum is the only one of its kind in Palm Beach County dedicated to Black history. Through exhibits, community events, walking and bus tours, and youth programming, the Spady Museum connects people with the rich cultural legacy of Delray Beach’s African American community.

Museum Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (appointments available outside posted hours)
Phone: (561) 279-8883
Website: www.spadymuseum.com

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