The Nature of Freedom: A literary commemoration of Juneteenth is a readers theater piece; a style of theater in which the actors present the script without costumes, scenery, or special lighting.  Actors use only scripts and vocal expression to help the audience understand and follow the story. Sources are cited throughout the 30-minute act and include: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Langston Hughes, Harriet Tubman, Dr. Maya Angelou, Robert Smalls, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Henry Bibb.  The play is directed by Reggie Guyton, with script by Ed MacMurdo.

The evening event is free, but does require advance ticketing.

There are also select daytime performances that can be viewed with paid admission to the museum

Thursday, June 12, at 12:00 p.m.
Friday, June 13, at 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18, at 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 19, at 12:00 p.m.