15 Results for tag "Juneteenth"
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Special Event: Juneteenth Sunrise Service
Join us at the Compton Oak on Market Square to commemorate Juneteenth with a Sunrise Service. Special keynote address by world-renowned poet and writer Nikki Giovanni.
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Juneteenth at Sweet Tea & Barley
Sweet Tea & Barley special offerings for Juneteenth.
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Special Event: Freedom Making in Williamsburg
The Williamsburg Bray School Initiative will host a conversation to explore how which individuals made freedom for themselves in Williamsburg, past and present.
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Special Event: Darryl Reeves Master Blacksmith
Stop by the Public Armory for talks and demonstrations by Master Blacksmith Darryl Reeves, a third-generation metal worker from New Orleans' Seventh Ward and apprentice Karina Roca
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Special Event: Answer the Call
Much of African Music is based on call and response. The drum announces itself first to the community, then waits for a response back to the drummer. How will you answer the call?
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Special Event: Portraying the Ancestors
Join us for an insightful panel discussion where we delve into the complexities and challenges of portraying enslaved women in historical narratives. Moderated by Sheila Arnold.
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Special Event: Permission to Be Free
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.
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Special Event: Master Blacksmith Panel Discussion
Join us for a special panel discussion featuring Master Blacksmith Darryl Reeves, his apprentice, Karina Roca, and New Orleans Master Crafts Guild Co-Founder and CEO Jonn Hankins.
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Special Event: Essential African Threads
From “Anansi the Spider” to “Brer Rabbit,” traditional slave tales have hidden meanings that educate us about African American history.
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Special Event: Communal Quilt Project
Join us for a special hands-on workshop conducted by Steve Prince, Director of Engagement and Distinguished Artist in Residence at the Muscarelle Museum of Art at W&M.
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Special Event: Albert Durant Photography
Join community members for a short vodcast that introduces the Albert Durant Durant Photography Collection, created by Williamsburg's first Black city-licensed photographer.
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Juneteenth
Commemorate, celebrate, educate, and reflect on the Black experience in America with us. The day includes public community events, special programs, and more.
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What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth Freedom Day, also known as Juneteenth, celebrates the end of slavery and the emancipation of the former slave people. Read on to learn more.
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Bringing the Past to Life: From Archaeologists to Actors
Discover how an archeologist and artist in Colonial Williamsburg work together to bring the past to life. Read more to learn about this collaborative effort
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Exploring African American History Through Music
Learn about the instruments that have been a part of African Americans' music during the 18th century. Watch the video to discover history through music.