Juneteenth: Honoring Our “Wazee”
Date and Time
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM EDT
Thursday, June 19, 11:30am-7:00pm
Location
Market Square, Fredericksburg Area Museum, 907 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
Kelli Carneal
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Description
Join the Fredericksburg Area Museum for Juneteenth: Honoring Our “Wazee” (Elders), a special program hosted by Ms. Eunice Haigler in Market Square. Experience powerful history presentations and artistic performances that celebrate the legacy of Juneteenth and honor the wisdom of our elders. This free, family-friendly event invites the community to come together to reflect, learn, and celebrate. The museum’s gallery spaces will be open from10:00am to 5:00pm, featuring the new Living Legacies exhibition, which highlights stories of emancipation and resilience, along with special family activities.