Junteenth is a nationally recognized event that focuses on the unique experience of African American liberation but intimately tied to the expression of Freedom that all Americans support.
Event Date/ Location: Saturday, June 20th from 12n-6p
The Great Lawn at Margarets’ House B&B
249 Greenfield Rd, Reedville, VA
Free and Open to the Public
Music
Games
Food and Craft Vendors
FREE and ALL ARE WELCOME is important.
About the Event
The Juneteenth Celebration is both a signature cultural event and the organization’s primary
annual fundraiser, with a goal to raise $25,000 to advance the mission and future of the Trail.
Funds raised will directly support:
Collaborative initiatives with regional historical organizations and museums
This event highlights the rich, often untold stories of African American history in Virginia’s
Northern Neck while investing in innovative ways to share those stories with broader audiences.
- Organizational operations and sustainability
- Enhancement of the NNKHHT mobile app, including AI and Augmented Reality (AR)
features for immersive storytelling and tourism experiences - Expanded educational outreach programs for youth and communities
- Collaborative initiatives with regional historical organizations and museums
This event highlights the rich, often untold stories of African American history in Virginia’s
Northern Neck while investing in innovative ways to share those stories with broader audiences.
Event Features Include
- Live musical and cultural performances
- Guided storytelling and living history experiences
- Youth and family-friendly educational activities
- Local vendors, artisans, and food
- Historical exhibits from NNKHHT partner sites
- Family recognition and heritage showcases
14 Days of Freedom Initiative
The Juneteenth Celebration launches the “14 Days of Freedom,” a powerful multi-day journey
of programs, reflection, and community engagement leading to July 4th—connecting the legacy
of emancipation to the broader American story of independence.
This initiative positions Juneteenth not just as a single day, but as an extended journey of
learning, reflection, and celebration, and serves as a prelude to America’s 250th
Anniversary, connecting past struggles for freedom with the nation’s future.
