Windrush Stories Day
Join the Black Country Living Museum on Saturday 20th June as Windrush Stories Day returns celebrating the real voices, stories and contributions of the Windrush Generation.
Be part of bringing to life the experiences of those who made a new home in the Black Country after arriving from the Caribbean and across the Commonwealth.
Take part in gospel singing in the Methodist Chapel, enjoy delicious food, and try your hand at Jamaican dominoes in the Elephant and Castle pub and join the lively steel pan workshop to experience the vibrant sounds of the Caribbean.
NEW for 2026
The Windrush stage in Folkes Park will play host to a number of talks and panel discussions, covering the history of the HMT Windrush and the lasting legacy of Caribbean people and culture in Britain.
Alongside learning about the experiences that shaped the Windrush generation, we want to encourage our visitors to celebrate Caribbean culture – with live music, dancing, a fashion show AND authentic food served by West Midlands Jerk Centre.
Meet the voices of Windrush
Meet historic characters like Fitzroy, who came to help rebuild post-war Britain, and Carmen, a Jamaican mother navigating life in 1950s Dudley. Participate in Cicilyn’s mothercraft classes as she shares her experiences of training and working in the NHS as a Jamaican woman. Their stories offer a powerful glimpse into the lives of the people behind the Windrush legacy.
Read more and book now: Windrush Day – Black Country Living Museum
