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The Life and Legacy of Emily Winfree
Magnolia Grange House Museum 10020 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield, VAThis account tells of the courage of an African American woman who lived through enslavement, war, Reconstruction and Jim Crow in Central Virginia. A presentation by Dr. Jan Meck, local ...
Celebrate African & African American Art: Art + Community
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesCelebrate art and community as VMFA opens two exhibitions — “Whitfield Lovell: Passages” and “Benjamin Wigfall and Communications Village.” Admission to both exhibitions will be free the entire day on ...
The Juneteenth Vegan Experience
The Diamond 3001 N Boulevard, Richmond, VAA multicultural vegan mini-conference and festival. Hosted By Sunnispeaks. ...
A Musical Journey Across the African Diaspora
Varina Library 1875 New Market Road, Henrico, VAIn honor of Black Music Month and Juneteenth, take a journey across the diaspora to explore the history of black music in America and its African roots. Start off with ...
Who Else Heard the Cry for Liberty & Lord Dunmore’s Promise of Freedom
St. John's Church 2401 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VAWhat History does not tell us is that members of the House of Burgesses enslaved men who also attended the convention, and that these men were just as affected by ...
Juneteenth Celebration: Music for Social Well-Being
Meadowdale Library 4301 Meadowdale Blvd, Richmond, VACalvin Earl uses music and storytelling to bring us together and uplift our shared humanity. Sing along to music from the great American songbook, from spirituals to rock and roll. ...
Juneteenth Day and Nite Celebration with “FIREWORKS”
Powhatan County Fairgrounds 4042 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VAEnjoy family fun at Juneteenth Celebration Car, Truck and Bike show presented by Cobra One MC Club. Fun for the family with Mechanical bull, inflatables, Live bands during the day ...
History and Culture Day: Jones – Stewart Mansion Tours
Chippokes Plantation State Park 695 Chippokes Park Rd, Surry, VAThis historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion. The Jones-Stewart ...
Juneteenth Free Community Day
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VAAdmission to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is free on Wednesday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. The Garden also has extended hours on this evening as part of Waterway Wednesdays ...
From Emancipation to Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth
Virginia War Memorial 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VAFollowing the Civil War, emancipation was celebrated in similar ways, but on different dates that reflected the movement of freedom as it swept across the United States. In June 2021, ...