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LIST: Events honoring Juneteenth in Central, Southwest Virginia

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WATCH: Juneteenth celebrations in Patrick County

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Lexington prepares for Lex Rock BV Juneteenth celebration

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Community gathers to celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on progress

‘Freedom Wasn’t Denied’: Hope at Clifton Forge Juneteenth Gathering

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In Clifton Forge, the sound of freedom rings loud and clear — through music, memories, and a powerful message about the past.

Promotional image for the Science Museum of Western Virginia's free adult ticket for Juneteenth.

Science Museum of Western Virginia offering one free ticket for adults on Juneteenth

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The Science Museum of Western Virginia is offering one free ticket for adults on Juneteenth!

Millions throughout the U.S. will gather in fellowship to celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on this transformative moment in our nation’s history.

QUIZ: How much do you know about Juneteenth?

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Millions throughout the U.S. will gather in fellowship to celebrate Juneteenth and collectively reflect on this transformative moment in our nation’s history.

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“You Get Mixed Emotions”: Descendants of Enslaved to Lead Juneteenth Celebration at Reynolds Homestead

Read full article: “You Get Mixed Emotions”: Descendants of Enslaved to Lead Juneteenth Celebration at Reynolds Homestead

Descendants of enslaved honor legacy, educate, and connect generations through upcoming Juneteenth celebration.

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Sharswood Manor Estate to hold 4th annual Juneteenth Celebration

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The Sharswood Manor Estate will hold its 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 15, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Celebrations took place all over the country

Salvation Army festival celebrates diversity on Juneteenth

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The Salvation Army celebrated diversity on Juneteenth with a community festival featuring free food, games, and health resources.

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Salvation Army festival celebrates diversity on Juneteenth

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The Salvation Army celebrated diversity on Juneteenth with a community festival featuring free food, games, and health resources.

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Celebrate Juneteenth in Southwest Virginia

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It’s Juneteenth, a day many people call Independence Day, and there’s plenty to do in Southwest Virginia to celebrate.

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QUIZ: How much do you know about Juneteenth?

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Millions throughout the U.S. will gather in fellowship to celebrate Juneteenth and collectively reflect on this transformative moment in our nation’s history.

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Here's a look at Juneteenth celebrations across our area

Read full article: Here's a look at Juneteenth celebrations across our area

It’s Juneteenth, a day many people call Independence Day, and there’s plenty to do in Southwest Virginia to celebrate.

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Virginia’s first Safe Haven Baby Box installed at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

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Roanoke celebrates Juneteenth at Eureka Park

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Celebrations for Juneteenth started early this weekend as hundreds of people headed to the Juneteenth Family Reunion at Eureka Park.

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Roanoke celebrates Juneteenth at Eureka Park

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Celebrations for Juneteenth started early this weekend as hundreds of people headed to the Juneteenth Family Reunion at Eureka Park.

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Juneteenth Celebration Sharswood

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Juneteenth Celebration Sharswood 

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City of Lexington to host Juneteenth event

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June 19th, or Juneteenth, is a state holiday honoring the end of slavery.

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Juneteeth event in Lexington

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FAHI presents Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom

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Leaders with the Fayette Area Historical Initiative is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration Saturday June15th at Baldwin Park, 500 Swanson Street in Martinsville.

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Juneteenth Celebration Martinsville

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Juneteenth Celebration Martinsville 

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Historic baseball stadium finds new life

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Local historians share importance of Juneteenth

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As Americans celebrate Juneteenth on Monday, local historians are sharing the history of our country’s newest federal holiday.

Family turns painful history into story of perseverance

‘Changing the narrative’: Juneteenth celebration held at former slave plantation in Gretna

Read full article: ‘Changing the narrative’: Juneteenth celebration held at former slave plantation in Gretna

The second annual Juneteenth celebration was held at the Sharswood Manor and Estate Sunday.

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Juneteenth celebration held in Roanoke

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On Saturday, the Roanoke Culture Collective came together to celebrate unity and family at Eureka Park.

A Juneteenth celebration in Austin, Texas, in 1900.

The history behind Juneteenth you might not have known

Read full article: The history behind Juneteenth you might not have known

Most of us are aware of Juneteenth, in that it exists, but there is so much history to know about the celebration.

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Juneteenth Celebration: Gretna Sharswood Manor Estate

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Juneteenth Celebration happening Sunday June 18th from 12-6 at the Sharswood Manor Estate

Saturday and Sunday are great days to spend outdoors

Dry and warm for the last spring weekend

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Once showers come back they stick around much of next week

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Juneteenth celebration planned for Booker T. Washington National Monument

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On Monday, we celebrate Juneteenth, the historical day when enslaved people learned they were free.

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Lexington’s ‘Lex Rock BV Juneteenth’ event to be held June 17

Read full article: Lexington’s ‘Lex Rock BV Juneteenth’ event to be held June 17

The city will be hosting its Third Annual “Lex Rock BV Juneteenth” this Saturday, June 17, at Richardson Park from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Black entrepreneurs in Roanoke celebrate freedom to honor Juneteenth

Black entrepreneurs in Roanoke celebrate freedom to honor Juneteenth

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Juneteenth is a holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a day that carries weight of the nation’s history and Black business owners in Roanoke are taking time to acknowledge the progression of the Black community.

Roanoke celebrates Juneteenth at Eureka Park

Roanoke celebrates Juneteenth at Eureka Park

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A Juneteenth celebration packed Eureka Park Saturday to commemorate the day all African-American slaves were freed.

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