Juneteenth

The 2025 Juneteenth Celebration in Orange County, Virginia

The Juneteenth 2025 Opening Ceremony Mistress of Ceremonies Donea Brooks and Lift Every Voice and Sing Performance

OCAAHS President Mary Freeman introducing the Juneteenth Guest Speaker Rachel Carlton speaking on "The Importance of African American History for our Youth". A powerful speech!

First public performance of the OCHS African American Club Step Team

This was a Community Engagement Mural Project that depicted historical African American figures from Orange County who contributed greatly towards Freedom and the community. This project was about honoring historical figures, sharing Davi Leventhal's platform as an artist to the community and descendants so they could speak about their stories and ancestors to help educate the youth and beyond on who these incredible folks were and the great contributions they gave towards their community and fight towards freedom. The community was essential in being part of the art making, as this was an art project born from within the community, for the community. These paintings will be displayed as outdoor murals throughout the neighborhood where these very figures used to inhabit to remind future generations of the immense sacrifices and contributions they gave for the good of all.

Opening Ceremony with opening prayers from Reverend Anthony, Remarks from Mayor Martha Roby and OCAAHS Director Bruce Monroe

Their motto is: There is hope on the hill for you because we are here to make a difference!

The 2022 OCAAHS Juneteenth Celebration and Dedication of the Commemorative Park on June 19, 2022

Over 1 hour of footage of the Juneteenth Celebration brought to you by the Orange County African American Historical Society, Carter Farms, Africulture, and The Arts Center in Orange for a community celebration of Juneteenth. Featuring local musicians, storytellers, and activities for all.