VAACC STAYING CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS
It's a time for reflection, remembrance, and celebration of African American heritage and resilience.
VAACC presents: The Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Brass Quintet at the VAACC site
JUNE 14TH 4PM -6PM
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Virtual Artist Masterpiece Series featuring
I. Sherman Greene Chorale, Inc.
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June 18th 7pm
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VAACC’s Virtual Artist Masterpiece Series is back! Join us on June 18th at the Zeiders American Dream Theater and we continue this series with a performance from the I. Sherman Greene Chorale a charitable organization who was organized and originally directed by Isaac Sherman Greene, a highly acclaimed music educator for Booker T. Washington High School. The chorale consists of talented singers and professional instrumentalists who will perform musical selection in honor of Juneteenth. The performance will be followed by a moderated interview and discussion.This event is free and open to the public and will be held on June 18th from 7pm-9pm at the Zeiders American Dream Theater located at 4509 Commerce Lane in Virginia Beach, VA. Join us online on at VAACC’s Facebook page or live/in person at Zeiders American Dream Theater. Pre-registration is strongly suggested to attend the performance live.
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VBGIGs Annual Juneteenth in the VIBE with the Virginia African American Cultural Center
Saturday, June 21st 9-12pm
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About Juneteenth:
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday's name, first used in the 1890s, is a portmanteau of the words "June" and "nineteenth", referring to June 19, 1865, the day when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War. In the Civil War period, slavery came to an end in various areas of the United States at different times.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday's name, first used in the 1890s, is a portmanteau of the words "June" and "nineteenth", referring to June 19, 1865, the day when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War. In the Civil War period, slavery came to an end in various areas of the United States at different times.
"Piece Quilt" By Artist Steve Prince
Sponsored by VAACC and in partnership with VIBE Creative District
The Virginia African American Cultural Center (VAACC) is pleased to announce a new mural by renowned artist Steve Prince in the City of Williamsburg. This is part of the VAACC’s statewide effort to raise awareness for black history in Virginia, via funding from the Virginia Tourism Corporation. The City of Williamsburg Public Art Council facilitated this effort over the last six months, connecting VAACC with Broad Street Realty in Midtown Row for a mural at 200 Monticello Ave, Suite A.
The VAACC worked with the ViBe Creative District of Virginia Beach and the Williamsburg Public Art Council to identify artist Prince for the mural in Midtown Row. Working collaboratively throughout 2024, the partners identified a wall in Midtown Row owned by Broad Street Realty with Prince, who then created a mural rendering, which was approved by the Williamsburg Public Art Council and Williamsburg City Council
The VAACC worked with the ViBe Creative District of Virginia Beach and the Williamsburg Public Art Council to identify artist Prince for the mural in Midtown Row. Working collaboratively throughout 2024, the partners identified a wall in Midtown Row owned by Broad Street Realty with Prince, who then created a mural rendering, which was approved by the Williamsburg Public Art Council and Williamsburg City Council
