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06/23/2026
June 23, 1963–The Robinson family hosts their first “Afternoon of Jazz” concert at their Stamford, Connecticut home. Tapping Jackie’s connections to jazz luminaries, the family leads a fundraiser for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
The concert raises $15,000, much of which was directed towards civil rights organizers on the ground in Birmingham, Alabama.
06/20/2026
June 20, 1920–After a long journey from Cairo, Georgia, the Robinson family arrives in Pasadena.
While California offered the Robinsons more opportunities than did their lives as sharecroppers in Georgia, Jackie and his siblings face intense discrimination as they grow up. Here, the extended Robinson family poses in front of the family home at 121 Pepper Street.
06/18/2026
June 18, 1952–Jackie Robinson steals three bases in one game for the first time in his career. He would go on to do this three more times. Here, Robinson is seen practicing his slide in a Montreal Royals uniform.
Third Thursday Museum Tours are back and this month, we’re putting the spotlight on the intersections between Jackie Robinson’s life and work and two great American institutions: baseball and jazz!
🗓️ Thursday, June 18, 1:00PM
🎟️ Space is limited — reserve your spot today at the link in bio.
📍Jackie Robinson Museum | 75 Varick Street, NYC
06/15/2026
ACCESS JRM: Sensory-Friendly Hours are happening THIS SUMMER on June 21 and August 16 from 1:00–3:00 PM!
✅ Reduced crowds
✅ Quieter galleries
✅ KultureCity sensory bags available to all
Share with family, friends, and anyone you know who may benefit from a sensory-friendly Museum experience!
📍 Jackie Robinson Museum | 75 Varick Street, NYC
🎟️ Get your tickets via the QR Code or the link in bio.
June 15, 1964–Jackie Robinson speaks at a rally in St. Augustine in the midst of a local struggle to desegregate public accomodations. In addition to discussing the struggle for civil rights, Robinson weighs in on the upcoming presidential election, telling listeners to support Democrat Lyndon Johnson’s re-election bid should Barry Goldwater win the Republican nomination.
To learn more about the struggle for civil rights in St. Augustine, check out our link in bio! (Video courtesy of ABC)
Do you or a family member have objects related to the history of Jackie Robinson and the Dodgers?
You can contact a member of our curatorial team at jackierobinsonmuseum.org if you are interested in donating them, preserving them, and sharing them with our community!
Did you see Jackie Robinson hit that ball? It went zoomin’... 🎷Can you hear it?
NEXT WEEK, stop by to explore the music, movements, and cultural moments connected to Jackie Robinson’s extraordinary legacy at the Jackie Robinson Museum.
Bring the whole family for:
🎶 Interactive music experiences
🎨 Creative art activities
⚾ Themed gallery tours
✨ Interactive learning for all ages
Celebrate the enduring impact of Black music, history, and creativity with us.
📍 Jackie Robinson Museum
📅 June 19 | 12–3 PM
🎟️ Included with admission
06/08/2026
How did music help shape Jackie Robinson’s public image and fight for equality?
Discover the answer next week at “Jackie Robinson: Legacy Through Music,” an intergenerational celebration at the Jackie Robinson Museum featuring:
🎵 Interactive music experiences
⚾ Special themed tours
🎨 Build-your-own instrument activities
✨ A welcoming atmosphere for all ages
Join us as we honor the enduring connections between sports, music, and social justice.
📅 June 19, 12-3PM
📍 Jackie Robinson Museum, 75 Varick St. NYC
🎟️ Tickets available now
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