CHICAGO (WLS) – The Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side will officially open on Juneteenth, the former president’s foundation announced on Saturday.
The center, located in Jackson Park, will be dedicated the day before the opening, on June 18, kicking off four days of celebrations.
ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Obama Foundation CEO Valerie Jarrett discuss the significance of opening to the public on Juneteenth.
Tickets to the center’s museum will be available starting in May.