Juneteenth events highlight freedom, heritage
George Copeland Jr. | 6/6/2024, 6 p.m.
In recognition of the fourth official Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19, the following events are being held throughout the month to recognize and celebrate the holiday in a variety of ways.
Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration featuring The Black Book Expo Organized by: Elegba Folklore Society
Where: The Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.
When: Friday, June 7 from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, June 8, from 2 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $8 to $10, free for children under age 12. Other costs may apply.
Information: efsinc.org
Juneteenth Celebration: Music for Social Well-Being
Organized by: Chesterfield County Public Library
Where: Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Blvd.
When: Saturday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Cost: Free, but registration is required
Information: chesterfield.evanced.info
Juneteenth in the Park
Organized by: Virginia State Parks
Where: Pocahontas State Park at 10301 State Park Road
When: Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m
Cost: Standard parking fees apply.
Information: (804) 796-4255 or Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov
Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration - A Tribute to the Ancestors, Along the Trail of Enslaved Africans
Organized by: Elegba Folklore Society
Where: The Manchester Slave Docks at 1308 Brander St.
When: Sunday, June 9, from 2 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors age 65 and older, and children age 12 to 18, free for children under the age of 12.
Information: www.efsinc.org
VOWS 4th Annual Juneteenth Jamboree, 5K & Food Truck Festival in Carytown
Organized by: VOWS Foundation
Where: Carytown at 3320 W. Cary St.
When: Saturday, June 15, 5K Run/Walk - 10 a.m. to noon,
Jamboree - noon to 6 p.m.
Cost: General admission for the Jamboree is free; participation in the 5K costs $30.
Information: vowsfoundation.org
Henrico County’s Juneteenth Celebration
Organized by: Henrico Recreation & Parks
Where: Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road
When: Saturday, June 15, from 4 to 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Information: henrico.us/calendar/juneteenth2023
Juneteenth Day Festival
Organized by: Chesterfield Fairgrounds
Where: Chesterfield County Fairgrounds at 10300 Courthouse Road
When: Saturday, June 15, from 3 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Information: chesterfield.gov