From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Grace Marocco · · 1m 10s
Opal Lee Turns 100 as Fort Worth Clears Space for Juneteenth Museum
Fort Worth clears space for $70 million Juneteenth museum to honor Opal Lee's 100th birthday.
In brief
Fort Worth clears space for $70 million Juneteenth museum to honor Opal Lee's 100th birthday. Fort Worth demolishes a community center to build a $70 million Juneteenth museum for Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth', who turns 100 today. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Opal Lee's 100th Birthday
Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth', celebrates her 100th birthday today in Fort Worth.
Demolition for Museum Site
A community ceremony demolishes the old community center to clear space for a new $70 million Juneteenth museum.
Museum Details
The museum will be 50,000 square feet with galleries, a 250-seat theater, business incubator, and food hall.
Museum Timeline
The museum was initially expected to break ground in Q1 2023 but its start date was pushed back several times.
Michelle Obama Appearance
Former First Lady Michelle Obama will appear at the Fort Worth Convention Center at 6 p.m. as part of the museum's speaker series.
Food Donation
40,000 pounds of food will be donated to Fort Worth food pantries to support the community.
The takeaway
Fort Worth demolishes a community center to build a $70 million Juneteenth museum for Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth', who turns 100 today.
