Honoring Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and Progress

🌟 Honoring Juneteenth: Freedom, Heritage & Community in Northern Virginia

Juneteenth—celebrated each June 19—marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were informed of their freedom. It stands as a powerful symbol of resilience, liberation, and progress.

At Danso Realty Group, we see Juneteenth as more than a historical milestone—it’s a continued call for equity, community empowerment, and opportunity for all.

🎉 Local Juneteenth Events in Northern Virginia

1. Sully Historic Site Juneteenth Celebration
   📍 Chantilly, VA | 🕙 June 19, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
   Enjoy storytelling, guided tours, crafts, music, and more at this free community celebration.

2. Juneteenth Community Day at Metropolitan Park
   📍 Arlington, VA | 🕓 June 19, 4–7 p.m.
   Live music, cultural performances, food vendors, and kids' activities.

3. Juneteenth Celebration at The Athenaeum
   📍 Alexandria, VA | 🕕 June 19, 6–8 p.m.
   An evening of poetry and performance curated by poet KaNikki Jakarta.

4. Alexandria Juneteenth Events

   • Market Square Concert: June 19, 1–3 p.m.

   • Charles Houston Rec Center Festival: June 21, 12–6 p.m.
     Free events with music, storytelling, local vendors, and family fun.

5. Fairfax County Park Authority Juneteenth Programs
   History tours, lectures, and cultural programs throughout the county in June.

🏛️ Cultural Heritage & Historical Sites

• Gum Springs Museum & Historical Society – Explore the legacy of one of the oldest African American communities in Fairfax County.

• Tinner Hill Historic Site – Celebrating civil rights pioneers in Falls Church.

• Pleasant Grove Church – A preserved church once central to a freedmen’s community.

🛍️ Support Black-Owned Businesses & Community Orgs

• Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce – Find local Black-owned businesses to support year-round.

• Yelp’s Northern Virginia Black-Owned Business Listings – Curated list of restaurants, shops, and services.

✅ How You Can Engage

• Attend a local event to learn, celebrate, and connect.

• Support Black entrepreneurs to strengthen community wealth.

• Visit historic landmarks and deepen your understanding of local African American history.

• Share educational content to encourage awareness and action.

Our Commitment

At Danso Realty Group, we honor Juneteenth by continuing our mission: building inclusive neighborhoods, supporting generational wealth through homeownership, and advocating for fair housing practices.

Let this Juneteenth be a time of remembrance, celebration, and recommitment to progress.

Happy Juneteenth from all of us at Danso Realty Group.