Join us for the annual Juneteenth Raising of the Flag ceremony as it brings unity in the community while we wave the flag of freedom for the last enslaved African American in Galveston, Texas.... Read More

Juneteenth celebrates enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation reaching the westernmost Confederate state of Texas. The Proclamation went into effect in 1863, but this news was purposefully withheld from enslaved people until the arrival of Union... Read More

To commemorate the triumphant spirit of the African American journey, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation will host its second annual Juneteenth Sunrise Service on Sunday morning, June 16, at 6 a.m. at the majestic Compton Oak on Market Square. This... Read More

Please join us for the 4th Annual Pulaski County Juneteenth Event at Wilderness Road Regional Museum. Enjoy a day of learning and entertainment. The schedule includes a performance by the local drummers, dancing, a unique Sankofa Bird Bingo event, ... Read More

Join us at the Hennage Auditorium on Monday, June 17 for a special panel discussion with Jonn Hankins, Darryl Reeves, and Karina Roca. These leaders of the restoration and preservation field from New Orleans will discuss the challenges and opportunit... Read More

Patchwork quilts date back many centuries and have been found in all cultures across the world. Generations of people recycled discarded fabric remnants into quilts, reinvigorating them with new life in geometric patterns. The fabric fragments each h... Read More

The Williamsburg Bray School Initiative will host a conversation to explore how which individuals made freedom for themselves in Williamsburg, past and present. Meet with descendants, historians, and other community members as they share how freedom-... Read More

Join us for an insightful panel discussion where we delve into the complexities and challenges of portraying enslaved women in historical narratives. Moderated by storyteller and historic interpreter Sheila Arnold, this conversation will offer a behi... Read More

Join us in celebration of Juneteenth at the Public Armoury for talks and demonstrations by Master Blacksmith Darryl Reeves, a third-generation metal worker and owner of Andrew's Welding & Blacksmith Shop in New Orleans' Seventh Ward. In addition to h... Read More

Juneteenth is the celebration of Emancipation Day in 1865. Long before emancipation, many people enslaved at Mount Vernon resisted enslavement and sought freedom. At this Family Day, learners of all ages can discover how Ona Judge, Christopher Sh... Read More

Join Sheila Arnold on an extraordinary storytelling journey as she invites you to embrace the power of hope, resilience, and the unyielding desire for freedom. Give yourself permission to be moved, inspired, and ultimately, free. Through Permissio... Read More

Much of African Music is based on call and response. The drum is the first to announce itself and send a message bringing the community together. As the drum calls, the community is expected to respond by playing back to the drummer or hollering out ... Read More

Join us in celebration of Juneteenth at the Public Armoury for talks and demonstrations by Master Blacksmith Darryl Reeves, a third-generation metal worker and owner of Andrew's Welding & Blacksmith Shop in New Orleans' Seventh Ward. In addition to h... Read More

Sweet Tea & Barley Special Offerings for Juneteenth. $34 per person. Wednesday, June 19, 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. *Full Sweet Tea & Barley Menu Available in Addition to Special Menu Offering* Juneteenth Special Menu Braised Oxtail Jollof Rice ... Read More

Free community festival featuring musical entertainment, food and craft vendors, informational exhibits, and children’s activities. For details, click here.... Read More

Join us as we explore the natural resources of Virginia's waterways and their role in freedom with interactive exhibits and activities. From a resource guide to team-building challenges, we commemorate Juneteenth with the theme "Living the Dream: Tog... Read More

Join members of the local African American community to honor the life and legacy of Red Hill’s enslaved population and their descendants at Red Hill. Festivities begin at 11:00 am. Lunch will be provided. Additional details to follow! This eve... Read More