Fort Worth Marks Opal Lee’s 100th Birthday, Prepares for Juneteenth Museum
Fort Worth is celebrating the 100th birthday of Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," and preparing the site for a new Juneteenth Museum.
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, October 7, 2026 — Fort Worth is a city in celebration as it honors Opal Lee, widely known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” on her 100th birthday. The milestone event is accompanied by preparations underway for the establishment of a new Juneteenth Museum within the city.
Opal Lee, a prominent figure in the fight for Juneteenth to be recognized as a federal holiday, is being celebrated for her century of life and her enduring advocacy. Her efforts have been instrumental in raising awareness and ensuring the historical significance of Juneteenth is acknowledged nationwide.
Concurrent with the birthday festivities, the city is also moving forward with the development of a dedicated Juneteenth Museum. The site for this new cultural institution is currently being prepared, signaling a significant step towards preserving and promoting the history and legacy of Juneteenth for future generations. The museum aims to serve as a center for education and commemoration related to this pivotal date in American history.
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