In the United States there is a holiday celebrated by many Americans, specifically those of African descent. This holiday is Juneteenth, a celebration in history that official marks the end of slavery around the country. Through the years and different regions the holiday has taken on many names. The titles of Black Independence Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day and Emancipation Day are a few . In the end, the name Juneteenth was formed from melding the month and date, June 19th.
On June 18, 2021, President Joe Bidden signed a Proclamation that Juneteenth is a day of observance and declared June 19th a national holiday effective immediately. Learn more about the proclamation from the White House Briefing Room.
Five recommended ideas on how to maximize the Juneteenth experience with your family @ A Legacy of Freedom
JUNETEENTH LOCAL EVENTS
- June 14 – 19 (Virtual) - ART EXHIBITION with Andi Cullins (Fiber Artist)
- June 17, 7 – 8:30pm (Virtual) - Finding the Path to Healing/Trauma and the Black Experience
- June 18,21 12 - 6 pm (In person)- JUNETEENTH- THE SHOPS AT WALDORF
- June 18, 7 - 10 pm (In Person) JUNETEENTH Virtual Marketplace -Black Owned Small Businesses
- June 18, 5 – 7pm (IN PERSON) - JUNETEENTH - Celebration Kits Handout Drive-through.
- June 19, 21 7 - 9am (In Person) - JUNETEENTH- WALK TO REMEMBER
- June 19, 21 8:30am (In Person) - JUNETEENTH- FREEDOM CELEBRATION
- June 19, 21 10 - 11 am (In Person) - JUNETEENTH- THENCEFORWARD AND FOREVER FREE
- June 19, 10am – 3pm (Virtual) - JUNETEENTH - FOOTPRINTS AND ROOTS
- June 19, 21 10:30 am - 4pm (In Person) - COMMUNITY DAYS: JUNETEENTH @ B and O RAILROAD MUSEUM
- June 19, 21 11am - 5pm (In Person) - JUNETEENTH- DC 2021
- June 19, 21 12 - 5pm (In Person) JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION @ CARLYLE HOUSE HISTORIC PARK
- June 19, 21 12 - 5pm (In Person) JUNETEENTH- CREATE CELEBRATE
- June 19, 1 – 3pm (Virtual) - Juneteenth DJ Battle. Livestream with DJ 2Tone Jones and DJ Miss H.E.R.
- Jun 19, 21 12 - 7pm (In Person) JUNETEENTH- 2nd ANNUAL EVENT
- June 19, 1 – 3pm (IN PERSON) - Juneteenth Mini Celebrations.
- June 19, 21 3pm (In Person) - JUNETEENTH- FOR THE CULTURE
- June 19, 21 3 - 6pm (In Person) - JUNETEENTH- BLACK EXPO
- June 19, 21 3 - 7pm (In Person) JUNETEENTH- OPEN MIC
- June 19, 21 4- 10pm (In Person) - JUNETEENTH - COMMUNITY EVENT
- June 19, 21 4- 10:30pm (In Person) - JUNETEENTH- FESTIVAL
- June 19, 21 5 - 10pm (In Person) JUNETEENTH- PHREE FEST
- June 19, 21 7: 30- 8:30pm (In Person) - JUNETEENTH- NOISE DEMO
- June 19, 21 8 - 9pm (Virtual) - JUNETEENTH- STEP AFRIKA! VIRTUAL CELEBRATION
