A gathering at Market Square (300 King Street) — once a center of the slave trade — will be filled with music and stories about emancipation and the fight for equality tomorrow.
The Juneteenth celebration is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday) at 1:30 p.m. in Market Square.
According to a newsletter from the Office of Historic Alexandria:
Join the Office of Historic Alexandria’s Division of African American History for storytelling and music that celebrate Juneteenth and African American heritage. The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will present a lively, interactive concert featuring traditional music, dance, and spoken word that celebrates Juneteenth, local stories, history, and the enduring legacy of the African American quest for freedom and equality. This presentation is co-sponsored by Washington Revels and the Office of Historic Alexandria.
A celebration will also be held next door at the Carlyle House (121 N. Fairfax Street) later that evening, from 6-8 p.m.
Carlyle House is hosting its annual Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The event is being presented in collaboration with The Athenaeum, a regional arts organization. The event will be held outside on the lawn of the Carlyle House located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Discover the history of Juneteenth through hands-on activities, art, history, and poetry readings at this free event.
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