American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell
Stockbridge, Massachusetts
On Juneteenth, we honor the meaning of freedom and reflect on a pivotal moment in American history.
In recognition of #Juneteenth, we’re highlighting works from ‘American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell’ that explore themes of freedom, equality, and opportunity, celebrating the creativity and contributions of Black artists and the many narratives that have shaped Black history.
Tomorrow, we invite you to join our Summer Saturday program, “In Honor of Juneteenth: American Stories Freedom Quilt.” Together, we’ll create individual quilt squares expressing what freedom and identity mean to each of us, uniting them into a collective symbol of community and connection.
Images:
1) Norman Rockwell, ‘The Peace Corps (JFK’s Bold Legacy,’ 1966. | Bryan Collier, ‘Troubled Waters: A River’s Journey Toward Justice (The Edmund Pettus Bridge),’ 2026. | Robert Graham Carter, ‘Commerce, Made in the USA,’ 2005
2) Norman Rockwell, ‘Murder in Mississippi,’ 1965.
3) Kadir Nelson, ‘Harlem On My Mind,’ 2016. | Photographs by James Van Der Zee.
