Help King Manor wrap up the Jamaica| Jamaica exhibit by creating Junkanoo puppets! Learn about the different characters in the celebration and make your own puppet to celebrate Junkanoo at home.

Junkanoo dates back to the 17th century, when enslaved Africans used their limited holidays to celebrate through music, dance, and costume, expressing joy, resistance, and cultural identity, and often mocking their enslavers. Held during the Holiday season, the festival features handcrafted masks, drumming, and folklore, blending African heritage into a uniquely Jamaican celebration with a spirit of defiance.

Tickets help us prepare for the event but are not required and admission is free!

Hands-on History is a FREE, family-friendly program series for all ages, held on the first and third Saturday of each month.