Tag: Juneteenth
Rockefeller Library Launches Project to Identify Photos From Trailblazing Black Photographer
WILLIAMSBURG -- The John D. Rockefeller Library has launched a project to help document and honor Williamsburg’s Black community.
In celebration of Juneteenth, the Rockefeller...
Gov. Northam Commemorates Juneteenth at Fort Monroe
HAMPTON -- On Friday, June 18, Gov. Ralph Northam commemorated Juneteenth in an event at Fort Monroe National Monument.
This year's observation was the first...
Headliner of Williamsburg Live Excited to Play on Juneteenth
WILLIAMSBURG -- The Williamsburg Live concert series is set to make its return to downtown Williamsburg this weekend after being canceled last year due...
The History of Juneteenth
NATIONWIDE -- Juneteenth is an important holiday that is observed each year with municipalities across the country closing to honor this day. However, there...
Gloucester’s Juneteenth Music Celebration to Include Grammy-Nominated Artist
GLOUCESTER -- Gloucester County has a big weekend of festivities lined up.
From Saturday, June 19 through Sunday, June 20, Flat Iron Crossroads will host...
Congress Passes Bill Making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
NATIONWIDE -- The Senate passed a bill establishing June 19 as a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S.
The Senate...
Around the Triangle: Your Event Roundup (June 18-20)
HISTORIC TRIANGLE — Welcome to our weekly column where we will provide a round up of events happening this weekend in and around the...
Local Closures in Recognition of Juneteenth
HISTORIC TRIANGLE -- This Saturday, June 19 is Virginia's first official state observance of Juneteenth. Below is a list of local government closure in...