As part of the Juneteenth Journey ZMD Collaboration, community members are encouraged to visit participating ZMD institutions to engage with programs and experiences that highlight Black history, culture, and community storytelling across the region. Visitors who attend all five locations will be eligible to enter a raffle for memberships to each participating institution.

The Freedom Seekers Project is an evolving interpretive experience that highlights the lives of enslaved individuals connected to the Garden’s history. Through exhibits, signage, and educational programming, the project invites visitors to engage with a more complete, evidence-based narrative while honoring stories of resilience, resistance, and the pursuit of freedom.

Current experiences connected to the project include:

* An interactive exhibit in Tower Grove House
* Story Time in the Brookings Exploration Center
* Explorer Guides for self-guided learning and reflection

**Special Programs**  
11 a.m. – St. Louis Black Authors, Story Time, Spoken Word, and Book Giveaway

1 p.m. – Film Screening: *Annie Malone Turnbo: The Untold Story*

Visitors can also experience additional exhibitions and programs during this time, including:

* *The Literary Garden: The Cultivation of Plants & Gardens in Narratives* exhibition in the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum
* *Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO*, now on view at the Garden
* Seasonal programs and community engagement activities throughout the campus  

All activities are included with Garden admission. 

The Freedom Seekers Project & Juneteenth Journey ZMD Collaboration. June 17, 2026, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Missouri Botanical Garden