Celebrate Juneteenth today in Historic Alexandria with a powerful, free concert featuring the acclaimed Washington Revels Jubilee Voices. Due to forecasted rain, the concert has moved indoors and will now take place from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Vola Lawson Lobby at City Hall (301 King Street).
This spirited performance, originally scheduled for Market Square, will feature traditional African American storytelling and songs that honor the resilience, history, and hope of the Black experience in America. Through music, spoken word, and historical narrative, Jubilee Voices brings to life the journey from enslavement to freedom.
The City of Alexandria invites the public to join this inspiring Juneteenth celebration, which commemorates June 19, 1865—the day news of emancipation finally reached the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas. Now a national holiday, Juneteenth honors the enduring struggle for freedom and justice.
Event Details:
What: Washington Revels Jubilee Voices – Juneteenth: Singing the Journey
When: Today, Thursday, June 19 | 1–3 p.m.
Where: Vola Lawson Lobby, City Hall, 301 King Street
Cost: Free and open to the public
For more Juneteenth programs and events in Alexandria, including the Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 21, visit: alexandriava.gov/museums/juneteenth-a-time-of-reflection-and-rejoicing
About the Office of Historic Alexandria
The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Nicole Quinn at historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711.
If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-3960.