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SATURDAY, JUNE 14
Enjoy the Summer Public Archaeology Day at Thomas Jefferson’s
Poplar Forest on Saturday, June 14 from 10 AM – 3 PM in Lynchburg!
Join for a day of hands-on activities and exploration at the 1857 Slave
Dwelling held in honor of the week of Juneteenth. Bring your friends and
family, and the gloves and trowels will be provided. This is included with
general admission to Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, so feel free to hop
back and forth between a tour of the retreat house, exploring the grounds,
and digging! Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest is located at 1776 Poplar
Forest Parkway in Lynchburg.
Cost: $0-$29 (varies for child/teen, student, senior, military, adult ticket)
Amherst County NAACP Branch 7045 is sponsoring a “Boots on the
Ground” Rally and March on Saturday, June 14 at 11AM in Amherst!
Several NAACP members and their children will read segments of the
United States Constitution, and attendees will have the opportunity to take
a citizen’s oath, led by former Amherst County Magistrate Barbara
Pryor. The first 100 attendees will receive a complimentary US flag to
commemorate and recognize June 14 as “Flag Day.” Those attending the
rally will then march through Amherst beginning at the Town Hall building
located at 174 S Main St in Amherst.
Cost: Free
The Roanoke Cultural Collective presents the 2025 Juneteenth Family
Reunion on Saturday, June 14 from 12 PM – 5 PM at McCadden Park
in Roanoke! Enjoy music, food, and family activities as all are invited to
participate in this community gathering with music and vendors celebrating
the Juneteenth national holiday. McCadden Park is located at 1616 19 th St
NW in Roanoke.
Cost: Free
Fayette Area Historical Initiative presents Juneteenth: Celebration of
Freedom Homecoming at Baldwin Park on Saturday, June 14 from 2
PM – 8 PM in Martinsville! Bring your lawn chair and let’s honor our past,
celebrate our present, and inspire our future together! Enjoy special guests:
Gary Forbes, former NBA player, and Sylvia Crawley Spann, former WNBA
player. Musical and dance performances by The Family 5, Chukk Gregory,
Christoff Hairston & Mya Fountain and Friends, Tha2LiveBand, Fresh Wind
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Praise Dancers, and DJ Smooth, along with food trucks, vendors, bounce
houses, water slide, dunk booth, and a friendly motorcycle and slingshot
competition. Baldwin Park is located at 500 Swanson St in Martinsville.
Cost: Free
The CommUNITY-ArtsReach Juneteenth “Freedom Steppin’: Boots,
Hats, Fans & Heritage” Party will take place on Saturday, June 14,
from 8 PM – 12 AM in Roanoke! It’s a night celebrating culture and
community with music and line dancing, honoring Black liberation, unity,
and pride. A prize will be provided for the best line dance or step group!
The CommUNITY ArtsReach Event Center is located at 3025 Frontier Rd
NW in Roanoke.
Cost: $10
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
Sharswood Manor Estate Juneteenth Celebration is on Sunday, June
15 at 11 AM – 5 PM in Danville! Juneteenth at Sharswood is an
opportunity to have fun and learn about history. House Tours, Live Music,
Food Trucks, Vendors, and Arts and Crafts Vendors will be available.
Visitors can meet the Miller Family, featured on 60 Minutes, who purchased
Sharswood in 2020 and later discovered through genealogical research
that they were descendants of enslaved people from Sharswood. Tickets,
available on a first-come, first-served basis, must be purchased in advance.
Transportation will be provided from the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and
History (located at 975 Main Street in Danville) to Sharswood. For more
information, please call 434-793-5644. Sharswood Manor Estate is located
at 5685 Riceville Rd in Gretna.
Cost: $20
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
Enjoy Juneteenth at JML for an Intro to Ancestry.com on Tuesday,
June 17 from 12 PM – 1 PM in Lynchburg! Learn how to use
Ancestry.com Institutional for free. Juneteenth at JML is a week-long
celebration of freedom and family history at Jones Memorial Library located
at located at 2311 Memorial Ave in Lynchburg.
Cost: Free
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
The Roanoke Main Library is hosting a Juneteenth BBQ on
Wednesday, June 18 from 12 PM – 1 PM in Roanoke! Enjoy a free
barbecue meal catered by Due South BBQ in honor of the Juneteenth
holiday. Food will be provided while supplies last. The main library is
located at 706 S Jefferson St in Roanoke.
Cost: Free
Enjoy Juneteenth at JML for Ask the Genealogist on Wednesday,
June 18 from 1 PM – 5 PM in Lynchburg! Drop in for advice on next
steps in your family history research. Juneteenth at JML is a week-long
celebration of freedom and family history at Jones Memorial Library located
at located at 2311 Memorial Ave in Lynchburg.
Cost: Free
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
Enjoy Juneteenth at JML for Enslaved Datasets on Thursday, June 19
from 5 PM – 6 PM in Lynchburg! Discover new databases at JML that
document the names of enslaved individuals who resided in Lynchburg.
Juneteenth at JML is a week-long celebration of freedom and family history
at Jones Memorial Library located at located at 2311 Memorial Ave in
Lynchburg.
Cost: Free
Join BITSWVA for their Juneteenth Celebration: A Day of
Independence through Unity on Thursday, June 19 from 5:30 PM – 8
PM at the Dumas Center in Roanoke! Commemorate freedom and unity
with food, music, performances, and community. This event is all about
coming together to honor our shared history and look towards a brighter
future. Embrace the spirit of togetherness and enjoy a day filled with joy
and solidarity. Vendors include Zoeybeach Optical, Holly King of Mystique,
Ill G Essentials, Stylish Styles, and more! The Dumas Center is located at
108 Henry St NW in Roanoke.
Cost: Free
Lucid Dreams presents Colors of Liberation: Juneteenth Paint Night
on Thursday, June 19 at 7 PM in Roanoke! Celebrate freedom, culture,
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and creativity in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re an
experienced artist or just looking to try something new, this event is perfect
for all skill levels. Enjoy music, good vibes, and powerful conversations as
we come together to reflect, connect, and create while coloring history one
stroke at a time. Ticket includes a predrawn 12×16 canvas, paint, brushes,
apron, light refreshments, and a free gift. The event is happening at 1418
Hershberger Rd in Roanoke.
Cost: $45
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
Eight Dimensions Wellness is sponsoring a Juneteenth Sickle Cell
Disease Blood Drive on Friday, June 20 from 11 AM – 5 PM at the RCI
Business Complex in Lynchburg! All are encouraged to give blood and
help save lives. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 434-846-4620 for an
appointment. The RCI Business Complex is located at 701 Thomas Rd in
Lynchburg.
Cost: Free
Enjoy Juneteenth at JML for Ask the Genealogist on Friday, June 20
from 1 PM – 5 PM in Lynchburg! Drop in for advice on next steps in your
family history research. Juneteenth at JML is a week-long celebration of
freedom and family history at Jones Memorial Library located at located at
2311 Memorial Ave in Lynchburg.
Cost: Free
Appomattox for Equality is hosting Juneteenth’s “Building on the
Promises for Freedom for All” on Friday, June 20, from 5 PM – 9 PM at
the Carver Price Culture Center in Appomattox! Enjoy live
entertainment, New Beginning Gospel Singers, Walker’s Fish, Chicken &
More, fun games, a 360-degree photo booth, music, dancing, and
beverages! For more information, visit appomattoxequity.com. The Carver
Price Cultural Center is located at 426 Patricia Anne Ln in Appomattox.
Cost: Free
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
The Mary E. Branch Heritage Center is hosting a Juneteenth
Celebration on Saturday, June 21 from 9 AM – 3 PM in Farmville! Bring
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your chair, and let’s celebrate with food vendors, crafts, entertainment, and
more! Bring the family out for a day of fun as we honor history, embrace
unity, and celebrate our journey towards freedom and equality! For more
information, please call 434-414-1268. The event is happening at 632 E.
Main Street in Farmville.
Cost: $5 – $10
The Lynchburg Juneteenth Coalition is hosting a Juneteenth Festival
at Miller Park on Saturday, June 21, from 11 AM – 2 PM! The event will
include music, African American history, art, entertainment, guest
speakers, praise dancers, local authors, vendors, a health fair, CHAP HIV
free testing, the Buffalo Soldiers 10 th Calvary of Petersburg, VA, children’s
activities including Sunshine the Clown, and food! Bring your lawn chair or
blanket. Miller Park is located at 2100 Park Ave in Lynchburg. Follow the
Lynchburg Juneteenth Coalition on Facebook for more information.
Cost: Free (food truck and fish fry items for purchase)
You are invited to the Historic Greenfield Advisory Council of
Botetourt County Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21, from
2 PM – 4 PM at Wilson Warehouse/Community House in Buchanan!
Join us for music, storytelling, and light refreshments. Learn more about
Historic Greenfield by visiting www.botetourtva.gov/historicgreenfield.
Wilson Warehouse/Community House is located at 421 Lowe Street in
downtown Buchanan.
Cost: Free
Join LexRockBV for their 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on
Saturday, June 21 from 6 PM – 9 PM at Richardson Park in Lexington!
Enjoy an evening filled with live music, delicious food, business vendors,
and more! Learn the latest line dance steps, bring your fans, and dust off
your boots! Caroline Husaw will kick off the event from 6 PM – 7PM,
teaching BOOTS ON THE GROUND, followed by 100 Proof Gogo Band
from 7 PM – 9 PM. Food vendors include Let Them Eat Cake/Coffee
Corner, Lexington Police Dept – Snow Cones & Popcorn, Muchacho
Alegre, New Hope Church of God in Christ – Fish Fry, Smoke Show BBQ,
Social Bites – Mobile Charcuterie Bar, Suga’s Kitchen, Taste Jamaica and
Drinks by Team Na Na. Vendors include LexRockBV Event T-Shirts, Angel
Skincare, Bear & Grace Designs, Beige Event Co, Diamond Diva Designs,
BJ’s Dream, Glam It Up Boutique, Mannaveda Haircare, Maxine Gray –
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Author of The Crows’ Post, Monique’s Tupperware & Jewelry, SuzieQ
Creations and Travel with Le’. CARE Rockbridge and Project Horizon are
also in attendance. The event is happening at 304 Diamond St in
Lexington. In case of rain, the celebration will be held inside of Lylburn
Downing Middle School, across the parking lot from the park, at 302
Diamond Street in Lexington.
Cost: Free
The Academy Center of the Arts presents A Juneteenth Celebration:
Rhythm of Freedom on Saturday, June 21, at 7:30 PM in Lynchburg!
Celebrate the heartbeat of freedom through movement and rhythm at
Rhythm of Freedom, as audiences will be taken on a journey from the
ancestral roots of African dance and drumming to contemporary
expressions of freedom through spoken word, modern, and West African
dance. Featured performers include the Kuumba Dance Ensemble, World
of Dance Performing Arts Co., and choreography by Artist Laureate Keith
Lee of the Keith Lee Dances. Additional appearances include collaborative
percussionists and spoken word artists, Auntorio Rucker and WORDSMITH
V1SIONS. The evening will unfold in two acts: Act I: Roots – West African
Traditions explores cultural foundations through drumming, dance, and
storytelling. Act II: Echoes and Evolution – Dance of the Diaspora highlights
how those traditions have transformed across generations and artistic
disciplines. The event concludes with a powerful finale featuring all artists
in a collaborative performance, inviting audience participation to honor the
spirit of unity and liberation. For tickets and information, call 434-846-8499
or visit academycenter.org. The Academy Center of the Arts is located at
524 Main Street in Lynchburg.
Cost: $10
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
The Nelson Heritage Center is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration,
“Educate, Commemorate, Celebrate: Celebrating HBCUs and the
Divine 9,” on Sunday, June 22, from 3 PM – 7 PM in Nelson County!
The event will feature a silent auction, step show with a DJ, a Walk of
Fame with HBCU representatives onsite, and an HBCU panel discussion!
Enjoy a free meal including hot dogs, chips, cookies, and drinks as well as
food trucks for additional purchases. For more information, please contact
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Johnette Burdette at 804-986-5729. The Nelson Heritage Center is located
at 1653 Thomas Nelson Hwy in Nelson.
Cost: Free
“Sleeve Up” a Juneteenth American Red Cross Blood Drive Campaign
is happening on Sunday, June 22 – Sunday, June 28 from 11 AM – 5
PM in Lynchburg! All are encouraged to give blood and help save lives.
Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 434-846-4620 for an appointment. This
event is sponsored by the Gamma Omega Chapter Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc. The Timberlake Donation Center is located at 21039
Timberlake Road, Suite F, in Lynchburg.
Cost: Free
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
National HIV Free Testing Day is happening on Friday, June 27 at the
Wards Road Walgreens from 10 AM – 7 PM in Lynchburg! Know your
status and get tested now. This event is sponsored by CHAP. For more
information call 434-944-1373. Walgreens is located at 2004 Wards Rd in
Lynchburg.
Cost: Free
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
The 7056 Charlotte County Branch of the Virginia NAACP invites you
to Juneteenth at Red Hill celebrating freedom, history and community
on Saturday, June 28 at 11 AM in Brookneal! The event honors the
emancipation of enslaved African Americans with a day of remembrance,
music, and fellowship in a historic setting that bridges our past to a more
just future. The keynote speaker is Frank Scott, son of NASCAR legend
Wendell Scott. Wendell Scott made history as the first African-American
driver and team owner to compete and win in NASCAR’s highest divisions,
as well as the first African-American inducted into the NASCAR Hall of
Fame. Don’t miss this inspiring opportunity to reflect on the legacy of
freedom and resilience! Tours of the Quarter Place (where Red Hill’s
enslaved lived and are buried) will be available. Red Hill is located at 1250
Red Hill Rd in Brookneal.
Cost: Free
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African American Heritage Night with the Salem Red Sox is happening
Saturday, June 28, at 6:35 PM with a Not Your Average Tailgate at 5
PM at the Salem Memorial Ballpark! This evening is a collaborative
dedication with the Salem Red Sox for every black baseball player who
bravely paved the way for us on and off the field. The event
commemorates the sacrifices of those who came before us while
empowering us to step into our innate purpose. Join us for an
incredible night of humility, love, and celebration. An additional
highlight is a fireworks display after the game! Carilion Clinic Field at
Salem Memorial Ballpark is located at 1008 Texas Street in Salem.
Before the game…enjoy the Not Your Average Tailgate at 5PM!
Experience the ultimate tailgate that blends family cookout vibes with local
vendors, great energy, and the classic spirit of baseball. Don’t miss another
unforgettable Humble Hustle Company annual fundraiser!
Cost: $14 – $22
The Town of Blackstone Annual Juneteenth Celebration is happening
on Saturday, June 28, from 10 AM – 10 PM, on South Main Street! The
event will feature three stages, over 80 vendors, participation from local
businesses, and entertainment for all ages. The block party is from 6 PM to
10 PM, so come out and celebrate! Follow their Facebook page for more
information.
Cost: Free