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Juneteenth Lake County IL Celebrating Freedom, Culture & Community!

10/20/2026
Come out and support!
09/18/2026

Come out and support!

🐟 FISH FRY FUNDRAISER & SIP & SEE

Friday, September 18, 2026

🍽️ Lunch: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
🍽️ Dinner: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

πŸ“ The African American Museum at The England Manor
503 N. Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085

Come Eat. See What's New. Support the Museum.

This is more than a fish fry!

Come enjoy a delicious meal, spend time with members of our museum family, explore the museum, and hear about what we've been working on and what we have planned next.

We'll be sharing information about upcoming programs, events, Black history experiences, volunteer opportunities, and ways you can become more involved with the museum.

Most importantly, your support helps us continue preserving African American history, educating our community, and sharing these important stories with future generations.

⚠️ PRE-ORDERING IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED

Help us make sure we prepare enough food for everyone by ordering your fish plate in advance.

πŸ‘‰ PRE-ORDER YOUR FISH PLATE
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fish-fry-plate

Can't attend?

You can still support the museum by making a donation through the same link.

❀️ MAKE A DONATION
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fish-fry-plate

πŸ‘€ SIP & SEE WHAT'S NEW

While you're here, take some time to reconnect with the museum and learn about what's ahead.

We want our members, friends, families, and community to see the work being done and discover new ways to be part of it.

We are also looking for volunteers to assist with our many museum programs, events, tours, fundraisers, and community activities.

Interested? Come talk with us at the Fish Fry!

πŸ‘₯ BRING SOMEONE WITH YOU

Know someone who has never visited The England Manor?

Bring a friend, family member, neighbor, or coworker and introduce them to the museum.

The more people who experience the museum, the more people we can reach with our mission.

πŸ“² HELP US SPREAD THE WORD

Visit our Facebook Event, let us know you're coming, invite your friends, and share it with your community.

πŸ‘‰ VIEW & SHARE THE FACEBOOK EVENT
https://www.facebook.com/share/1E61qGUvyi/

πŸ“… NEVER MISS A MUSEUM EVENT

We have much more coming up!

Add all of The African American Museum at The England Manor's upcoming events directly to your calendar so you can stay connected with everything we're doing.

πŸ‘‰ ADD OUR EVENTS TO YOUR CALENDAR
https://bit.ly/4dbOmgK

🐟 COME EAT.
πŸ‘€ SEE WHAT'S NEW.
❀️ SUPPORT THE MUSEUM.

We hope to see you on Friday, September 18!

Thank you for continuing to support our mission and helping us preserve and share African American history.

The African American Museum at The England Manor

πŸ“ 503 N. Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085

πŸ“ž (224) 409-3421
🌐 www.theenglandmanor.com

09/05/2026

Nature’s Emporium is hosting our FIRST β€œVirtual Cooking Workshop” and we’re bringing recipes from our cookbook straight to your kitchen! 🍽️🌿

🍚 Jollof Rice
πŸ₯¬ Spinach Stew
πŸ“– Digital Recipe Book Included
πŸ’¬ Live Q&A
🎟️ Only $25!

πŸ“… September 12, 2026
⏰ 6 PM–8 PM

Ready to cook something delicious with us? πŸ˜‹

✨ Grab your ticket today and join the fun!

https://www.naturesemporiumshop.com/product/virtual-cooking-workshop/5RGK5PSHQC6L7RFT36BAKRTV

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07/23/2026

August 8th!

07/14/2026

πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‚ Happy Birthday to Our Founder, Dr. Sylvia England! πŸŽ‚πŸŽ‰

Today, we celebrate an extraordinary woman whose vision, passion, and unwavering dedication have transformed lives and preserved history for generations to come.

Because of Dr. Sylvia England's leadership, The African American Museum at The England Manor has become a place where history comes alive, stories are preserved, communities are united, and future generations are inspired. Since founding the museum in 2019, she has devoted countless hours to educating thousands of visitors, creating meaningful exhibits, recording local oral histories, leading educational tours, developing youth programs, and ensuring that African American history remains visible and celebrated throughout Lake County and beyond.

Her commitment extends far beyond the walls of the museum. Through her leadership, countless students, families, educators, and community members have gained a deeper appreciation for the rich history, culture, resilience, and accomplishments of African Americans.

Dr. England reminds us that preserving history is not simply about remembering the past. It is about shaping the future by ensuring that every story is told, every voice is heard, and every generation understands the shoulders upon which we stand.

As we celebrate her birthday, we also celebrate her remarkable legacy of service, education, and community leadership. We are incredibly grateful for her vision and for the impact she continues to make every single day.

Please join us in wishing Dr. Sylvia England a very Happy Birthday! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‚πŸ’šβ€οΈπŸ–€

Leave your birthday wishes in the comments below and help us celebrate an amazing leader whose work continues to inspire our community every day.

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