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Juneteenth Freedom Jubilee held in Botetourt County Friday

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Booker T. Washington Juneteenth Celebration held Friday

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Roanoke’s Juneteenth expo spotlights small businesses, community connections at Melrose Plaza

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Juneteenth celebration honors lives, legacy of enslaved people at Historic Smithfield

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Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom — but for many, it is also a day of remembrance.

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What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2026: Here’s what you need to know

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Happy Juneteenth! We’re working for you on which businesses will be closing their doors on the federal holiday.

On June 19, people across the country come together to celebrate and honor the historical significance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth Quiz: Fact or Fiction? See how well you know the holiday

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How much do you know about Juneteenth? Test your knowledge by taking our fact-or-fiction quiz!

A brief history on the significance of Juneteenth

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Juneteenth is this Friday, June 19, a day of observance and remembrance that marks the day in 1864 when enslaved Texans learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Lynchburg gears up for Juneteenth with concerts, block parties, education events

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Lynchburg is marking Juneteenth with a full slate of community events organized by the Lynchburg Juneteenth Coalition and the Legacy Museum. From live music and block parties to history workshops and civic engagement sessions, the celebration is designed to honor the past while inspiring action in the present.

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LIST: Events honoring Juneteenth in Central, Southwest Virginia

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On June 19, countless community members united to celebrate and honor the profound historical significance of Juneteenth.

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WATCH: Juneteenth celebrations in Patrick County

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With Juneteenth celebrations taking place across the country, a special celebration was held in Patrick County Thursday night.

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Lexington prepares for Lex Rock BV Juneteenth celebration

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The City of Lexington is preparing for a big event on Saturday.

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

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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

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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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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

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