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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebrate Family Folktales and Legends
DESCRIPTION: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: 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. ________________________________________ Featured Guests & Talent Dr. Bessida Cauthorne White Genealogist and historian Dr. Wanda Tucker Keynote Speaker\, descendant of William Tucker (1619) Robert Lea Country Music Artist\, singer and songwriter These voices bring scholarship\, lineage\, and artistic expression together to deepen the meaning and experience of the celebration. ________________________________________ 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 social media post\, 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.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Juneteenth Celebration is both a signature cultural event and the organization&rsquo\;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:
&bull\;Organizational operations and sustainability \;
&bull\;Enhancement of the NNKHHT mobile app\, including AI and Augmented Reality (AR) features for immersive storytelling and tourism experiences \;
&bull\;Expanded educational outreach programs for youth and communities \;
&bull\;Collaborative initiatives with regional historical organizations and museums This event highlights the rich\, often untold stories of African American history in Virginia&rsquo\;s Northern Neck while investing in innovative ways to share those stories with broader audiences.
\;________________________________________ \;
Featured Guests &\; Talent
&bull\;Dr. Bessida Cauthorne White &ndash\; Genealogist and historian \;
&bull\;Dr. Wanda Tucker &ndash\; Keynote Speaker\, descendant of William Tucker (1619) \;
&bull\;Robert Lea &ndash\; Country Music Artist\, singer and songwriter \;
These voices bring scholarship\, lineage\, and artistic expression together to deepen the meaning and experience of the celebration. \;
________________________________________ \;
Event Features Include \;
&bull\;Live musical and cultural performances \;
&bull\;Guided storytelling and living history experiences \;
&bull\;Youth and family-friendly educational activities \;
&bull\;Local vendors\, artisans\, and food \;
&bull\;Historical exhibits from NNKHHT partner sites \;
&bull\;Family recognition and heritage showcases
\;________________________________________ \;
14 Days of Freedom Initiative \;
The Juneteenth Celebration launches the &ldquo\;14 Days of Freedom\,&rdquo\; a powerful multi-day journey of social media post\, reflection\, and community engagement leading to July 4th&mdash\;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&rsquo\;s 250th Anniversary\, connecting past struggles for freedom with the nation&rsquo\;s future.
LOCATION:249 Greenfield Rd Reedville VA 22539
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DTSTAMP:20260508T034431Z
URL:https://members.vablackchamberofcommerce.org/events/Details/juneteenth-celebrate-family-folktales-and-legends-1722627?sourceTypeId=Hub
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