Juneteenth

Historic baseball stadium finds new life

Local historians share importance of Juneteenth

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

Juneteenth celebration held in Roanoke

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

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.

Juneteenth Celebration: Gretna Sharswood Manor Estate

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

Dry and warm for the last spring weekend

Once showers come back they stick around much of next week

Juneteenth celebration planned for Booker T. Washington National Monument

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

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

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

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

Pres. Biden offers statement on Juneteenth

Test your Juneteenth knowledge with this quiz

Did you realize that Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States?

5 ways to celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth, which takes place June 19 each year, is the name for the date in 1865 when Union soldiers freed the remaining slaves in Texas, enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation.

‘It means freedom!’: Opal Lee, grandmother of Juneteenth, speaks at Virginia Tech

Sunday, Virginia Tech welcomed her for a community conversation. It was part of the University’s 1872 Forward celebration, a 3-day celebration that brings to life how the past shapes the present and leads the university into the future, according to their website.

Roanoke Valley sings and dances to honor Juneteenth

Celebrating freedom through their voices and feet in Eureka Park, Roanoke residents came together to honor Juneteenth on Saturday.

This tour of a Gainsboro neighborhood highlights the rich African American history it holds

To celebrate Juneteenth, a local historian guides a group through Gainsboro on Friday, teaching about the neighborhood’s rich African American history.

Appomattox to celebrate Juneteenth at Courtland Festival Park

The event will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Courtland Festival Park

Hollywood comes to Alleghany County for Juneteenth with viewing of BlacKkKlansman with movie writer

Many people are being educated about and then celebrating Juneteenth for the first time this year.

11 events happening in Southwest, Central Virginia to celebrate Juneteenth

In honor of Juneteenth, we’ve compiled a list of celebrations you can join in to honor an integral moment in Black History.

EXPLAINER: The story of Juneteenth, the new federal holiday

The United States government is catching up with Black people who have been commemorating the end of slavery in the United States for generations with a day called “Juneteenth.”.

Booker T. Washington National Monument hosting virtual Juneteenth celebration

‘An important symbol of hope’: Gov. Ralph Northam commemorates Juneteenth at Fort Monroe

2021 marks the second year Juneteenth is observed in Virginia, but it’s the first year it’s celebrated as a permanent state holiday.

Check out this virtual event happening for Juneteenth

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Juneteenth celebrations, events across the Roanoke area

Mark your calendars: Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is set for Saturday.

Lynchburg coalition to host virtual Juneteenth event

As the country recognizes Juneteenth as a national holiday, a celebration in the Hill City aims to help people understand the history.

Lexington prepares to host first official Juneteenth celebration

As this city continues to address its complicated past, leaders are preparing to host their first official Juneteenth event downtown.

WATCH: President Joe Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a national holiday

The United States will soon have 11 federal holidays.

In your words: Here’s what you said Juneteenth means to you

Juneteenth is coming up, this weekend in fact -- and for those who might be unfamiliar, the holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.

What to watch to celebrate Juneteenth

While many Americans have a vast array of knowledge about Juneteenth, others don’t know as much about the holiday and the history behind it.