VA Holiday Alert: What’s Open and Closed on Juneteenth 2026
Understanding Juneteenth and Its Significance Juneteenth is a pivotal date in American history, celebrated annually on June 19th. The holiday commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the United States, specifically marking the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom. This occurred a full two … Read more
