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Celebrate Juneteenth in Alexandria, VA

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Alexandria offers a range of ways to honor Juneteenth, which marks the day on which enslaved individuals in Galveston, TX, learned that the Emancipation Proclamation had freed them more than two years earlier. Although dates of emancipation vary from state to state, June 19th has come to be celebrated throughout the United States as a day to commemorate the end of slavery. Alexandria, with its deep roots in African American history, is a powerful place to reflect on and celebrate this milestone.

Beyond commemorating the past, Juneteenth is also about investing in the present. Discover 30 Black-Owned Businesses in Alexandria to support this Juneteenth and year-round.

Juneteenth Events

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From restaurants to historical tours to yoga studios, here are more than two dozen Black-owned businesses in Alexandria.

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Learn more about Juneteenth and its connection to Alexandria from Audrey Davis, director of the African American History Division of the Office of Historic Alexandria.

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Black History & Culture

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Alexandria Black History Museum

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Freedom House Museum

A museum exhibit room displays panels, a fireplace, and a map on the floor detailing the Franklin & Armfield slave trade network, with historical information and images about slavery in the U.S.

8 Must-Do Black History Experiences in Alexandria

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Manumission Tour Company

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Black-Owned Restaurants

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Alexandria Black History Driving Tour

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