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Sneak Peek – Ernest C. Wither’s Collection

Historic First Baptist Church Site corner of Nassau and Francis Streets, Williamsburg

Sneak Peek - Ernest C. Wither's Collection The Historic First Baptist Church of WilliamsburgFriday, June 19, 2026 - 8 am - 6 pmSaturday, June 20, 2026 - 8 am - 6 pm Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a sermon from the pulpit of the Historic First Baptist Church on June 26, 1962. Dr. King...

Juneteenth at Jamestown Settlement (FREE ADMISSION)

Jamestown Settlement 2110 Jamestown Road, Route 31, Williamsburg

Juneteenth at Jamestown Settlement Admission to Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is free on June 19, the official Juneteenth holiday.  Background on Juneteenth: Juneteenth is rooted in Galveston, Texas, where in June 1865, word of the Emancipation Proclamation was finally shared with some of the last enslaved people to hear they...

Free Admission Juneteenth: American Revolution Museum

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown 200 Water Street, Route 1020, Yorktown

Admission to Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown on June 19 the official Juneteenth holiday, is free for all. Juneteenth is rooted in Galveston, Texas, where in June 1865, word of the Emancipation Proclamation was finally shared with some of the last enslaved people to hear they had been freed. However, the...

Messages from the Miocene

Messages from Fossils
Chippokes State Park 695 Chippokes Park Rd, Surry +1 more

Learn more about the prehistoric history of Chippokes State Park through fossils that can be found right on the beaches! This program will begin in the Quayle Classroom near the Farm & Forestry Museum and will be followed by a hike down to the James River to find and identify fossils. All ages welcome.  All...

Take History Home: Bray School Marbles

The Bray School 105 S Nassau St,, Williamsburg

Take History Home: Bray School Marbles Bray School10 am - 12 pmFree Admission on June 19 with online ticket - access it hereOne of the most common items found during the Bray school archeology project was simple clay marbles, likely made by the students themselves. Today, you can make your own clay marble, just like the scholars of the past, and...

Voices of Freedom Storytelling

Geddy House 117 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

Voices of Freedom - Storytelling 10 am - 4 pm Geddy House Listen to stories centered on the voices of the enslaved and free black communities. CW Admission (which is free on June 19th - get you free pass online)

Freedom Tree

George Wythe House 112 Palace Green St, Williamsburg

Freedom Tree June 19 (you can get free admission to Colonial Williamsburg on June 19 - HERE)10 am - 4 pm Freedom is not a single moment-it’s an ongoing journey, and the stories we share help connect those moments in time. The fight for freedom began in the revolutionary era, but moments like Juneteenth remind...

Colonial Williamsburg Free Admission

Colonial Williamsburg 101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg

In honor of Juneteenth, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is offering free admission to the Historic Area. June 19 Juneteenth marks the anniversary of June 19, 1865 when thousands of enslaved people received the news that they were emancipated after Union forces arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enact President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation signed more than...

Class is in Session

Taliaferro-Cole Stable 200-C W. Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg

Class is in Session June 19 from 11 - 11:30 am Participate in a colonial reading lesson and learn how your education changed based on your status in society.  More info

Staged Reading: A Gathering of Hair

Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, Williamsburg

Staged Reading: A Gathering of Hair Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museum of Colonial WilliamsburgFriday, June 19 from 11 am - 12 pmCW Admission (which you can get a free ticket for Juneteenth June 19 online here) Part of Juneteenth Celebrations. Meet Elizabeth, a free black woman, and her enslaved friends, Agnes and Lydia, as...

Albert Durant Photography Celebration & Identification

Stryker Center 412 N Boundary Street, Williamsburg

📸📜 Juneteenth Event: Albert Durant Photography Celebration ✨✊🏽 Please join us for a special celebration honoring the incredible work of Albert Durant, Williamsburg's very first Black city-licensed photographer! 🌟 Durant’s priceless photography collection—housed at the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library—provides a stunning, vital visual history of Black life in Williamsburg and our surrounding communities from...

Jones Cup Weekend

Jones Cup Weekend
Golden Horseshoe Colonial Williamsburg 651 South England Street, Williamsburg

2026 JONES CUP- Parent / Child Invitational Golf Tournament Friday June 19 - Sunday, June 21, 2026 Gold Course at Colonial Williamsburg S C H E D U L E   O F   E V E N T S Tournament Date: June 21, 2026 - Gold Course Colonial Williamsburg's Golden HorseshoeThe revamped Jones Cup will consist...

The Village Initiative’s Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration

Williamsburg Community Building 401 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg

The Village Initiative’s Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration  🎉 The Village Initiative Juneteenth Celebration! ✊🏾✨ Mark your calendars! Here is all the official information and the complete lineup of events for the upcoming Juneteenth Celebration hosted by The Village Initiative for Equity in Education. 🗓️ Event Details: 🎪 Featured Highlights & Activities: 🎶 Full Main Stage...

Permission to be Free

Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, Williamsburg

Permission to be Free June 19 at 1 pmHennage AuditoriumGet your Free Admission to Colonial Williamsburg for June 19 Join Sheila Arnold on an extraordinary storytelling journey as she invites you to embrace the power of hope, resilience, and the unyielding desire for freedom. Give yourself permission to be moved, inspired, and ultimately, free.   Through...

The Williamsburg Sports Festival (WSF)

Warhill Sports Complex 4900 Stadium Road, Williamsburg

The Williamsburg Sports Festival (WSF) Warhill Sports ComplexFriday, June 19th 20262:30 - 7:30 pmMore Info & Registration The Williamsburg Sports Festival (WSF) is an event that is partnered alongside Peninsulas FCA. Join us in the very first annual WSF on Friday, June 19th 2026. The Williamsburg Sports Festival is a high-impact, one-day experience for middle and high school student athletes who want to...

Becoming History: Special Juneteenth Edition

Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, Williamsburg

Becoming History: Special Juneteenth Edition June 19 from 4 - 5 pmHennage AuditoriumFree Admission on June 19 with online ticket (visit here) Join us for a special Juneteenth presentation of Becoming History, where we explore the art and craft of historical interpretation. This panel discussion will focus on the nuance and complexity of interpreting our...

Burgers and Bourbon: A Juneteenth and Father’s Day Event

Traditions in the Williamsburg Lodge 310 S England Street, Williamsburg

Burgers and Bourbon: A Juneteenth and Father’s Day EventFriday, June 19, 20265:30 pm–7:30 pmTraditions in the Williamsburg Lodge Burgers and Bourbon in honor of Juneteenth and Father’s Day at Traditions in the Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection. This event will share the story of Nathan “Nearest” Green, also known as Uncle Nearest, the first known African...

Forest Explorers Friday: Osprey 

Freedom Park 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg

Forest Explorers Friday • All Ages FREE!Friday, June 19, 7-8 p.m.Osprey Chickahominy Riverfront ParkWe’re meeting at Chickahominy Riverfront Park and walking up to the top of the bridge for an opportunity to look down into an Osprey nest. Learn about migration, breeding habits and take a look at the latest brood of Osprey chicks. Meet at the CRP...

All-American Jazz Band Swings Through Time

Kimball Theatre 428 W Duke of Gloucester St,, Williamsburg

All-American Jazz Band Swings Through Time Kimball TheatreFriday, June 19 at 7 PMMORE INFO Step into the golden age of swing at the Kimball Theatre on Friday, June 19 at 7 PM, as The All-American Alumni Jazz Band delivers a high-energy tribute to America’s 250th anniversary, the Juneteenth holiday—and the centennial of Harlem’s legendary Savoy Ballroom. When the Savoy opened in...

AquaGlow at Water Country USA

Aqua Glow at Water Country USA
Water Country USA 176 Water Country Pkwy, Williamsburg

AquaGlow, is a limited-capacity nighttime event at Water Country USA! This family-friendly experience transforms the park into a glowing after-dark escape filled with energy and excitement. Dance the night away in electrified party zones featuring a live DJ, explore immersive areas decked out in vibrant neon lights and glowing décor, and enjoy captivating live entertainment that keeps...

Sneak Peek – Ernest C. Wither’s Collection

Historic First Baptist Church Site corner of Nassau and Francis Streets, Williamsburg

Sneak Peek - Ernest C. Wither's Collection The Historic First Baptist Church of WilliamsburgFriday, June 19, 2026 - 8 am - 6 pmSaturday, June 20, 2026 - 8 am - 6 pm Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a sermon from the pulpit of the Historic First Baptist Church on June 26, 1962. Dr. King...

Jones Cup Weekend

Jones Cup Weekend
Golden Horseshoe Colonial Williamsburg 651 South England Street, Williamsburg

2026 JONES CUP- Parent / Child Invitational Golf Tournament Friday June 19 - Sunday, June 21, 2026 Gold Course at Colonial Williamsburg S C H E D U L E   O F   E V E N T S Tournament Date: June 21, 2026 - Gold Course Colonial Williamsburg's Golden HorseshoeThe revamped Jones Cup will consist...

Jones Cup Weekend

Jones Cup Weekend
Golden Horseshoe Colonial Williamsburg 651 South England Street, Williamsburg

2026 JONES CUP- Parent / Child Invitational Golf Tournament Friday June 19 - Sunday, June 21, 2026 Gold Course at Colonial Williamsburg S C H E D U L E   O F   E V E N T S Tournament Date: June 21, 2026 - Gold Course Colonial Williamsburg's Golden HorseshoeThe revamped Jones Cup will consist...

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