Juneteenth Events in Williamsburg, Yorktown, Hampton and surrounding areas
Juneteenth Events in Williamsburg, JCC & Yorktown, Hampton and beyond in 2026
Events are Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates emancipation and marks the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth became a permanent state holiday in 2020. Texas was the first state to proclaim Juneteenth a state holiday in 1980. Here are a list of events that celebrate Juneteenth in Williamsburg area and beyond. List is updated regularly
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The Burg Weekender & The Burg Weekly – Things to Do in Williamsburg, Virginia
The Burg Weekly This edition is full of events for the following dates: August 3 – 7, 2026 This email edition is full of local and regional events that will keep you having fun. We have events for everyone but not every event is for everyone! There are adult date night events, teen events, family…
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Sheila Arnold Presents: Ol’ Bess at Kimball Theatre – Saturday, June 20 from 2 – 3 pm
Sheila Arnold Presents: Ol’ Bess Kimball TheatreSaturday, June 20 from 2 – 3 pm Master storyteller, Sheila Arnold, returns to the Kimball Theatre for Juneteenth with a special historical character presentation of Ol’ Bess, an enslaved woman owned by Mr. Southall, owner of the Raleigh Tavern. Ol’ Bess has a husband, four children, and shares…
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Staged Reading: A Gathering of Hair – June 19 at 11 am in the Hennage Auditorium
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…
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2026 Juneteenth Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2026 Juneteenth Art Exhibit Opening Reception There will be an an opening reception on June 18 from 6-8 p.m. in the gallery that the community is invited to attend. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, July 11 and 25, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.WRL Gallery at Stryker Center Free & Open to the Public Celebrate Juneteenth with a vibrant exhibit featuring African American artists…
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All-American Jazz Band at the Kimball on June 19 for high-energy tribute to America’s 250th anniversary, the Juneteenth holiday—and the centennial of Harlem’s legendary Savoy Ballroom.
All-American Jazz Band at the Kimball on June 19 for high-energy tribute to America’s 250th anniversary, the Juneteenth holiday—and the centennial of Harlem’s legendary Savoy Ballroom. 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…
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Freedom’s Paradox – Tour at Colonial Williamsburg
Freedom’s Paradox – Tour at Colonial Williamsburg Peyton Randolph HouseJune 18 – 21 from 10:30 am, 1:30 pm (on June 19 there is also a 3:30 pm show) Freedom’s Paradox is a 60-minute walking tour of the Randolph Yard, Market Square, and Palace Green. Examine slavery’s evolution, and the reliance upon it by patriots like…
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5th Annual Journey to Racial Healing ceremony
5th Annual Journey to Racial Healing ceremony Stryker CenterSaturday, June 20 • 12 PM – 3 PM Join us for a powerful gathering to reflect, connect, and move forward together on the path to racial healing. FREE but please reserve a spot here This event features descendants of Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United…
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Sneak Peek – Ernest C. Wither’s Collection
Sneak Peek – Ernest C. Wither’s Collection The Historic First Baptist Church of Williamsburg727 West Scotland Street, 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…
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Juneteenth Program on Sunday, June 14 • American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Juneteenth Program on Sunday, June 14 • American Revolution Museum at Yorktown William “Billy” Flora (c. 1755–1820) was a free Black Patriot from Virginia. His bravery at the 1775 Battle of Great Bridge is portrayed in the award-winning film “Liberty Fever” at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Come to an early celebration of Juneteenth…
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The Village Initiative Juneteenth Celebration – Friday, June 19 from 12 – 6 pm
🎉 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 & Entertainment Lineup: Bring the whole family…
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Part of Juneteenth week: Glory – Kimball Theatre – Thursday, June 18 at 3:30 & 7 pm
Glory Kimball TheatreThursday, June 18 at 3:30 & 7 pm Tribute to the Army’s first black regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, which was mustered up during the Civil War under the command of an inexperienced white New Englander. Winner of three Academy Awards, including best actor for Denzel Washington. Rated R. No one under…
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Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Freedom Park
Join the NAACP and James City County at America’s First Free Black Settlement in honor of Juneteenth!
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Juneteenth Events from June 18 – 21, in Colonial Williamsburg including Free Admission on Friday, June 19, 2026
Juneteenth Events from June 18 – 21, in Colonial Williamsburg including Free Admission on Friday, June 19, 2026
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The Juneteenth Sunrise Service, Sunday, June 21 at 7 am – Williamsburg Lodge Colonial Williamsburg
The Juneteenth Sunrise Service
Sunday, June 21, at 7 am
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Admission on Juneteenth June 19th is FREE at the Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Admission on Juneteenth June 19th is FREE at the Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Musuem at 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…
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Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg – Pirates, Witches and Cressets…Oh, my!
Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg – Yes, there is a night life in CW We love Winter when these amazing programs in Colonial Williamsburg return! Add a little drama to your nightlife! There is in fact night life in Colonial Williamsburg with their Evening Programs! The fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Evening…
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William & Mary Juneteenth Commemoration on June 18, 2026 Events Open to the Public Starting at 11 am – full schedule…
William & Mary Juneteenth Commemoration on June 18, 2026 Events Open to the Public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m William & Mary’s 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration2026 Juneteenth Program Remembering, Restoring and Renewing. William & Mary’s 2026 Juneteenth celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 18 in the Sadler Center. Register…
To see all the events (in case we missed a few) visit Colonial Williamsburg Juneteenth page here.
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