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Juneteenth Festival
Juneteenth Festival
June 14, 2025 12:00 am - 5:00 pm
249 Greenfield Rd, Reedville, VA 22539, United States
📣 Join us for a Special Juneteenth Festival! 🎉
We’re excited to invite you to an unforgettable Juneteenth Festival celebrating history, freedom, and community!
📅 Date: June 14, 2025
📍 Location: 249 Greenfield Rd., Reedville, VA 22539
🕑 Time: 12noon -5pm
Join us for a day filled with live music, food, cultural performances, historical exhibits, and fun activities for all ages. Let's come together to honor the past and build a stronger future!
✨ Hosted by the Northern Neck Hidden History Trail, with support from our amazing sponsors:
Virginia Humanities, NNK250, Interracial Conversations
Take a look at the flyer below for all the details 👇
We can’t wait to see you there—bring your family and friends!
#Juneteenth #CelebrateFreedom #CommunityStrength #NorthernNeckHiddenHistoryTrail #VirginiaHumanities #NorthernNeckTourismCommision #Virginiaisforlovers #mamargaretshouse #lancasterhistoric #northumberlandevents
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Birthplace to Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of George Washington’s Command of the Continental Army
Birthplace to Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of George Washington’s Command of the Continental Army
June 14, 2025 - June 15, 2025
Birthplace to Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of George Washington’s Command of the Continental Army
COLONIAL BEACH, Va. —George Washington Birthplace National Monument is kicking off the summer with "Washington’s Call to Command," a two-day event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and honoring George Washington as the Army’s first Commander in Chief. The event will take place on June 14th and 15th, promising a memorable weekend of history and celebration.
Visitors will experience a rendezvous with revolution as they encounter Continental Army soldiers who will conduct black powder demonstrations and showcase equipment used in the daily lives of soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Throughout the weekend, additional Revolutionary War-themed demonstrations and kid friendly activities will highlight why the Continental Congress chose Washington as commander in chief, the Homespun Movement, and more.
On June 15th, a special presentation titled "Washington as a Military Commander" will be held in the visitor center auditorium at 2:00 p.m. This presentation will explore George Washington's military career and tactics, offering attendees a deeper understanding of the strategic decisions that shaped his legacy.
“We are excited to celebrate this significant milestone in American history and honor George Washington’s legacy,” said park superintendent Melissa Cobern. “This event is a great introduction to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution as well as a fun and meaningful way to reflect on the importance of Washington’s leadership to the founding of our nation.”
The event is free and open to the public. For more information about George Washington Birthplace National Monument, please visit the park’s website (nps.gov/gewa), Instagram page (@GeorgeWashingtonBirthplaceNM) or Facebook page (@GeorgeWashingtonBirthplaceNPS).
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Juneteenth Festival at MaMargaret's, Reedville
Juneteenth Festival at MaMargaret's, Reedville
June 14, 2025 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ma Margaret's House B&B - 249 Greenfield Rd., Reedville VA 22539
“Advancing the Legacy of Juneteenth through Storytelling, Song, and Community.” The presenting sponsor for this dynamic event is the Northern Neck Hidden History Trail, with support from Virginia Humanities, VA250, and MACorp. Together, they help make this a meaningful and memorable experience for all ages.
The celebration will feature keynote speaker Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, a renowned historian and author known for her work on African American history and emancipation. Attendees will also enjoy a live performance by Roberta Lea, an acclaimed country singer whose soulful sound bridges genres and generations.
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Birthplace to Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of George Washington’s Command of the Continental Army
Birthplace to Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of George Washington’s Command of the Continental Army
June 14, 2025 - June 15, 2025
Birthplace to Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of George Washington’s Command of the Continental Army
COLONIAL BEACH, Va. —George Washington Birthplace National Monument is kicking off the summer with "Washington’s Call to Command," a two-day event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and honoring George Washington as the Army’s first Commander in Chief. The event will take place on June 14th and 15th, promising a memorable weekend of history and celebration.
Visitors will experience a rendezvous with revolution as they encounter Continental Army soldiers who will conduct black powder demonstrations and showcase equipment used in the daily lives of soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Throughout the weekend, additional Revolutionary War-themed demonstrations and kid friendly activities will highlight why the Continental Congress chose Washington as commander in chief, the Homespun Movement, and more.
On June 15th, a special presentation titled "Washington as a Military Commander" will be held in the visitor center auditorium at 2:00 p.m. This presentation will explore George Washington's military career and tactics, offering attendees a deeper understanding of the strategic decisions that shaped his legacy.
“We are excited to celebrate this significant milestone in American history and honor George Washington’s legacy,” said park superintendent Melissa Cobern. “This event is a great introduction to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution as well as a fun and meaningful way to reflect on the importance of Washington’s leadership to the founding of our nation.”
The event is free and open to the public. For more information about George Washington Birthplace National Monument, please visit the park’s website (nps.gov/gewa), Instagram page (@GeorgeWashingtonBirthplaceNM) or Facebook page (@GeorgeWashingtonBirthplaceNPS).
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4th Annual Juneteenth in Colonial Beach
4th Annual Juneteenth in Colonial Beach
June 19, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Town Hill, Corner of Colonial Avenue & Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach VA 22443
Juneteenth commemorates the end of legalized slavery, marking the day in June 1865 when Major General Gordon Grander ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas. Originating in Galveston in 1866, “Juneteenth” has been observed in many locations around the county to celebrate Freedom and African American Culture. In 2020, Juneteenth became a State Holiday in Virginia and in 2021, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was signed into law making June 19th a Federal Holiday.
In Colonial Beach, the local Juneteenth event celebrates freedom and recognizes the contributions of enslaved people and their descendants throughout Northern Neck History with music, dancing, storytelling, drumming, and the spoken word. Formal presentations from the Town Stage will run from 11 to 2, followed by more music and dancing from 2 to 4. Cultural, educational, and vendor exhibits will be set up on Town Hill and open to the public from 11 to 4.
This event is made possible by a grant from Virginia Humanities.
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