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Lewisburg to host its first Juneteenth Celebration
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — The Greenbrier County Juneteenth Steering Committee has teamed up with the Greenbrier Historical Society to announce the first Juneteenth Celebration in Greenbrier County.
On June 19, 1865, federal troops, led by General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas taking control of the state and ensuring that all enslaved people were freed. That day became an annual celebration and the name Juneteenth was created (shortened for June 19th). It is a day to be celebrated by all who recognize the importance of freedom. In conjunction with the Greenbrier Historical Society, we have planned an evening to highlight the historical significance of the day.
Yvonne Jones | Juneteenth Steering Committee
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According to a press release, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, the celebration will be marked with an exhibit review and remarks from Maurice Cooley. Details are as follows:
6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.: Keynote Speaker – Maurice Cooley in the Old Stone Room at Carnegie Hall
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.: 'Echoes of Slavery' Exhibit Review at the Greenbrier Historical Society North House Museum.
Maurice Cooley is the former Associate Vice President of the Marshall University Office of Intercultural Affairs, now retired.
Juneteenth recognizes both the pain of the past and the hope for a more just future. As we honor this day, we also lift up the stories of the Black community in Greenbrier County whose lives, labor, and legacies helped shape the region even in the face of injustice and exclusion
Janice Cooley | Board of Directors, Greenbrier Historical Society
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On June 21, 2025, the Juneteenth Steering Committee is set to hold a celebration at Dorie Miller Park, located on Feamster Road in Lewisburg, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., the release stated.
Juneteenth is a time of celebration. It is also a time of reflection upon the stony road we have trodden. The festival provides an opportunity to fellowship with family, friends, and neighbors. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Dallas Jones | Juneteenth Steering Committee
The event will also have food and drinks, entertainment, information booths, in addition to crafts and games for guests to enjoy. Health screenings will also be available thanks to the Rainelle Medical Center.
Entertainment will be provided by DJ Lauryn Trill, The Resurrection Praise Community Choir, J-Mane, and local gospel singers.
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