2008
BLACKSBURG
June 29, 2008 - Smithfield Plantation - 1000 Smithfield Platation Rd.
Balcksburg, VA 24060
June19th, 2008
6pm to 8pm
Activities: Drumming, Dancing, Singing

This year, Historic Smithfield will partner with Asbury United Church and St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church of Blacksburg to host a Juneteenth celebration.  Similar to other Juneteenth celebrations around the country, the grounds of Smithfield will be used to host picnics and a program commemorating ‘Rhythms of Freedom’. During the celebration, participants will learn about:

• The stories of all the people who made Smithfield Plantation a significant site in Southwest Virginia;
• How slavery impacted Montgomery County;
• Musical traditions of enslaved Africans and resulting African-American music
 
NOTTOWAY
June 14, 2008 - Freedom's Children - Freedom's Children will sponsor the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Nottoway County on June 14, 2008 starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Nottoway Civic Center 1010 Mt. Nebo Rd. in Blackstone, Va. 23824
Keynote speaker will be the Rev. Earl Walker. Other speakers to include ministers, educators, author and representatives of the NAACP. Activities to include; Praise Dancers, singers, a car show, motorcycle show, art show, hat show, a health fair, sign language workshop and vendors. Food will be sold by Time Investors Inc. For information contact;  Rev. Rosa Pettis Johnson (434) 645-7896
 
CUMBERLAND
June 14, 2008 - Cumberland County NAACP and Cumberland Missionary - Location: Madison Field - Date: Saturday, June 14, 2008
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Activities: Antique Car Show, Games, Health Fair, Arts & Crafts, Dunking Booth, Auction, Food, Vendors
 
ALEXANDRIA
June 21, 2008 - Mt. Jezreel Baptist Church - Art, Craft, Community Service & Food Vendors - Gospel Singers, Praise Dancers, Poetry Reading - Meet & Greet City Officials and more.
 
FREDERICKSBURG
June 28, 2008 - Center for African AMerican Genealogical Research Inc.- Join CAAGRI and our media sponsor 99.3, the Vibe for the 3rd Annual Rappahannock Regional Juneteenth Celebration at historic Pratt Park in Fredericksburg, Virginia on Saturday June 28, 2008 from 10:00 am- 5:30 pm. Live music by The Real Deal, step competition, basketball tournaments, activities for children, BBQ and red soda and so much more. Event is Free and open to the public.
 
SHENANDOAH VALLEY
June 27, 2008 - Shenandoah Valley Africian- American Associaton - First celebration of Juneteenth, June 27,2008-6:30 p.m at Jim Barnett Park, Shawnee Lions Shelter. Reading of the history of Juneteenth, and a little play by children.
 
CHARLES CITY
June 14, 2008 - Charles City Branch NAACP - Charles City County Social Center, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Celebration Program, Softball Games, Horseshoe Tournament, Exhibits, Hotdogs and Drinks.
 
CHESAPEAKE
June 19, 2008 - Bells Mill Historical Research and Restoration - JUNE 19, 2008: “Juneteenth Celebration of Affirmation – The Meaning and Obligation of Juneteenth”.  Lecture and booksigning by Dr. E. Curtis Alexander at the Chesapeake Central Library located at 298 Cedar Road in the Great Bridge section of Chesapeake.  Time – 6:30 to 8:00p.m.  For more information contact Dr. E. Curtis Alexander at (757) 547-5542 or call the library at 382-8577. 
 
LYNCHBURG
June 21, 2008 - Lynchburg Juneteenth Coalition - Lynchburg,Va June 21,2008,10AM to 3PM, at the Legacy Museum of African American History and Fifth St.Baptist Parking Lot 403 Monroe Street. Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Celebration presents Legacy Museum exhibit opening"For Our Own Good" Diane Swain Wright,Curator guest speaker.Tours of Museum;Black History tours of Old City Cemetery;Youth workshops,Legacy Activity Center;Health and Safety Fair will offer healthcare information and National HIV Testing Day,free HIV and Syphilis testing. MADD LADD,DJ; featuring Open Mic;family-oriented music storytelling,Djembe drumming;Slave songs and ring game activites;poetry reading;great food and crafts and voter registration. Events free and open to public and bring your chairs
 
 
 

2007
Hardy
June 16, 2007 - National Park Service - On June 16, 2007, Booker T. Washington National Monument will host the Juneteenth Gospel Music Celebration.  Beginning at 9:30 a.m., you are invited to share in the fellowship, fun, and festivities as our community comes together to celebrate one of the most important moments in our nation’s history, the moment of emancipation.  At 9:30 a.m. the young and the young at heart are invited to become Junior Park Rangers as we explore Booker T. Washington’s life here on the Burroughs Plantation.  At 11:00 a.m., the commemoration of the moment of emancipation will begin with the Tears of Freedom Program.  The celebration will continue at 12:00 noon with 10 gospel music performances from One Accord, Voices of Hope, Karen C., Nicole Page and Acting Faith, The Moyer Brothers, Ministers in Music, Godly Impact, Urban Arts Performing Society Choir, the Fantastic Heavenly Five, and Perfecting Praise.  Along with all of this music, there will be a tour of the heirloom garden and vendors serving a great variety of foods.  Bring a chair for lawn seating.  Sit back and relax while great music fills the air.  Everyone is invited to attend.  This event is free!  For additional information, please contact Park Ranger Tim Sinclair at Booker T. Washington National Monument at (540) 721-2094.

 
Culpeper
June 16, 2007 - Minority Task Force - Join us in celebration of history, culture, and family through food, singing and games. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the emancipation of African-Americans. It has become a nation's time of remembrance.

Mountain Run Lake Park
Mountain Run Lake Road
Culpeper, VA 22701

Saturday, June 16, 2007 (11:00 AM-5:00 PM)

Contact: Monique Moody at (540) 829-6559
 
Reva
June10, 2007 - Canaan Baptist Church Sunday School Ministry - The Juneteenth Celebration will be held Sunday, June 10, 2007, 11:00am under the Canaan Baptist Church (CBC) Pavilion located at 14494 Shanktown Road, Reva, Virginia in Culpeper County.  The CBC Sunday School Ministry is sponsoring the  entire event. Come and join our church family & community as we celebrate with the traditional Juneteenth cookout menu.  There will be loads of fun filled activities and fellowship for the youth and seniors as skits, readings, tournaments, relays and various activities are performed. This celebration is being held in lieu of the regular scheduled 11:00am worship service. Come dressed for fun as we ignite this historical adventure!
 
Richmond
June 23, 2007 - Adventist Youth - "Encourage My Soul" Juneteenth Program
Majestic Praise Drama Presentation commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and Texas
 
Nottoway County
June 30, 2007 - Freedom's Children - Freedom's Children presents the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Nottoway County on June 30, 2007 starting 12 noon at the Nottoway Civic Center located at 1010 Mt. Nebo Rd. in Blackstone, Va.
This year's theme is; "The Pursuit of Knowledge" Keynote speakers will be Mrs. Rebekah Pierce, editor of average girl magazine and
Mrs. Arnita Ruffin, businesswoman. Other speakers to include ministers, educators, a local author (book signing), a female pilot, representatives of the NAACP and voter registration, various business owners. Also speaking will be a representative of the Nottoway County Board of Supervisor and editor of the Voice newspaper of Richmond, Va. Mr. Jack Green. Praise dancers, the Golden Agers Singer, various singing groups to include Mrs. Bridgett C. Walker and dad Perry Carrington. Min. April St. John will deliver a sermonette. A health fair headed by Dr. Edwina C. Wilson, storytelling and an reenactment of the 1st Juneteenth. Many activities are planned for this day. Food will be sold by the Community Friendship Ministry.

 
Chesapeake
June 19, 2007 - Trinity Faith Centre - Location: Trinity Faith Centre - 2501 Cedar Road Chesapeake, VA 23323 - June 19, 2007, 7:30 PM   Fellowship Meal
 
Lynchburg
June 16 - Juneteenth Coalition/Region 2000 - Juneteenth'07 Lynchburg Va, Riverfront Batteau Festival,June 16,2007 10AM-4PM Juneteenth stage, song, storytelling, choirs, dance, and Youth activities,arts/craft and food vendors and Health Fair
 

2006
Charlottesville
June 16-17, 2006 - Piedmont Virginia Community College - 6th Annual Community Juneteenth Celebration
Friday June 16 6--9pm Tribute to Ancestors, Tribute to Black Baseball in Virginia, Jazz Reception, Art Exhibit-- in and around the V. Earl Dickinson Building at Piedmont Virginia Community College 501 College Drive Charlottesville VA-- SATURDAY 6/17  10--4pm Softball Tournanment, African Village, Exhibits, Performances, Hands-On Activities for Children/Families, Double-Dutch Divas performance and demonstrations; Kusun African Dance Ensemble Performance; Historical Reenactments; food, fun, participatory learning experience, Freedom Chalk-In with local artists.
 

2005
ALEXANDRIA
June 18, 2005 - Just Us Social & Civic Club, LLC US Coast Guard Station - Telegraph Rd - Alexandria, Va - June 18,2005 - 12noon until 7PM - Food and Games for kids,Dancing and a whole lot of FUN.
WOODBRIDGE
June 11, 2005
 20th Annaul Juneteenth Celebration & BBQ WHEN: 11 JUNE 05 WHERE: 1635 HERON WAY WOODBRIDGE,VA 22191 TIME: 1500 HRS (3:00PM) WHO: Thomas & Roz Carroll RSVP is a must by 01 June 05 703-655-1802  DIRECTIONS: Directions from D.C & MD take 95south to exit 156 (Rippon Landing). Follow Rippon until you come to Wigeon Way Turn (Right). Then turn (Left) on Heron Way first house on the right. 1635 Heron Way Join us food, games and fun to be had by all. For those who would like to make a donation, make your checks to Anna Ds, and mail then no later than 1 May 05. This years event will be taped by Comcast TV as a community awareness program. This is the 20th celebration sponsored by two transplanted Texans to the Washington area. The first celebration in 1985 was sponsored by LeVonne Harrell and Thomas Carroll at the home of LeVonne with about 14 people in attendance and provided an opportunity to educate local residents about this Texas holiday. Since that time this event has grown to a celebration with nearly 300 people from across the country coming together to celebrate at the home of Thomas and Rosslyn Carroll. At the celebration this year will be the presentation of a proclaimation from Texas Congresswoman Shelia Jackson-Lee recognizing the efforts and commitment to increasing the awareness and understanding of the importance of Juneteenth. There will be lots of fun, food, music and games for those attending.
CHARLOTTESVILLE
June 17-18, 2005
5th Annual Community Juneteenth Celebration Exhibits of Local African-American History, FRIDAY 6/17 (5:30-8pm) Preliminary Events including a Tribute to the Ancestors, Reception, Screening of film, "Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property" followed by panel discussion of film by special guests (descendants of Nat Turner). SATURDAY 6/18 11am--3pm Ongoing activities including anAfrican Village, Hands-On Activities for Children & Families, Health Fair, Local African-American Authors, Authentic Reenactments of Africa-American History, Screening of Short Films on the African-American Experience, food, fellowship, original art, & more .
NEWPORT NEWS
The Newsome House / James Field's House - Event begins at noon at The Newsome House Museum; 2803 Oak Avenue; Newport News, VA; with re-enactment of reading of the Emancipation Proclamation; Celebration continues at The James Fields House; 617 27th St.; Newport News, VA; with an Old Fashion Cook Out; Live Music; USCT representatives; Games and Fun for the WHOLE Family!!
SOUTH BOSTON
BERRY HILL MANSION - On Sunday, June 19th at 4:00 p.m., the community is invited to a FREE old-fashioned family-style picnic at the Berry Hill Mansion.  Many of us have ancestors who lived and worked at the mansion, but a large segment of our local community has not had the opportunity to visit it. The mansion, which reopened on June 1st, belongs to the community and the desire is to encourage the community to celebrate our beautiful asset and to celebrate Juneteenth by visiting and touring the mansion.  It’s a great way to celebrate Father’s Day also. The best gift that we can give our loved ones is quality time together.  And as mentioned, there is no cost for participation.  We ask each family to dress comfortably and to bring a covered dish, or if you prefer to pack a picnic basket, that’s fine also.  Berry Hill is providing all of the drinks, delicious grilled hot dogs with all of the trimmings, and all of the paper products. Planned activities include a very, very brief program (about 20 minutes) to help the community better grasp the purpose of the Juneteenth celebration.  We will offer tours of the mansion, sack races, horseshoes, lawn games, board games and door prizes.  The event will be held in the courtyard with chairs and a large white tent, and seating will also be available in the adjoining dining room.  We are prepared for rain or shine.  Participants need to come prepared to celebrate Juneteenth and have a very relaxing afternoon of good fun, food, and fellowship. Bill Carder, Berry Hill’s General Manager and Suzanne Gandy, Public Relations Manager has asked that anyone with questions please contact Wanda Jeffress at 434-572-1948.
RICHMOND
Elegba Folklore Society - Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration ,Sunday, June 19, 2005  •  3 - 8pm Trinity Baptist Church & the Trail of Enslaved  Africans 2811 Fendall Avenue (North Side) & Beginning at the Manchester Dock (South Side) Bring Your Entire Family and Observe Fathers Day Remember History as we Laud Our Lost Fathers.  Dr. Patricia Newton Speaks The African American Man and the Legacy of  Post-Traumatic Slavery Disorder Our esteemed Sister Doctor's practice, research, writings and teachings stress the interface of medical, psychological and physical illness with wellness.  She is an enstooled female king of Ghana, an enstooled queen mother & a divisional chief in the Ashanti region. Bind Together Pay Homage to our Ancestors.  Walk Along the  Trail of Enslaved Africans. Emotion Stirring Spirituals Go to the Root with African Dance, Music & the Oral Tradition African Attire suggested but not required.  We will caravan from the Church to the Trail. Wear comfortable shoes & bring a bottle of water.  Buses will return you to your cars.   Details:  804.644.3900
RONOAKE
June 18, 2005 - "BIG " (Blacks in Government) - Juneteenth Celebration June 18, 2005 5 to 8 pm, Historic Lucy Addison Aerospace Middle School, Music, Choirs, Speakers & Celebration, Sponsored by BIG (Blacks in Government-Roanoke Chapter), Coordinator Martha Quarles (540) 265-0314
DALE CITY
June 19, 2005 - The Brothers of Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, INC. Invites you to attend their Juneteenth Celebration at the Home of George Hampton.