# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Descendants' Day in Honor of Juneteeth
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of our free and enslaved ancestors through food, faith, stories, and music. This event is free of charge.

There are two locations for this event: 

9-11 a.m.  Walnut Springs Christian Church, 1905 Oranda Road, Strasburg, Virginia 22657

Hear the story of Benjamin Tanny a man enslaved at Belle Grove who was baptized and joined this church in 1831.

At 9 a.m. there will be a service by Walnut Springs Pastor Rev. Wendall Schurtz and Mount Zion United Methodist Church Head Pastor Rev. Patti Page Brown. Immediately after, join us for a memorial walk along Meadow Mills Road, the route that Mr. Tanny would have taken to walk to church. The walk will be less than 1/2 mile and there will be light refreshments.
 
11 a.m.- 2 p.m.  Belle Grove, 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, Virginia 22645 

* Food for sale from Potato Sensations and Pan D Endz Jamaican Cuisine
* Genealogy and Local History Information Tables
* “Once Upon a Time”—a roundtable with our Elders: Goldie Baltimore, James Johnson, Pastor Franklin Roberts, Ellen Gant, Buck Sloane, Randolph Deneal, Sandy Sonnie. Moderated by Carter Oneal Johnson. 
* Gospel Music by Mount Olive Baptist Church (Middletown) Praise Team and Men's Choir, 2nd Guildfield Baptist Church (Front Royal) Praise Team, First Lady of 2nd Guildfield Baptist Church
* Soloists Elizabeth Roberts (Guildfield Baptist Church, Front Royal) and Jesse Davis (Harrisburg, PA) 
 
This event is made possible with support from Crescent Cities Charities.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/middletown/descendants-day-in-honor-of-juneteeth/200030131252731
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, food-drinks, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 139

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Middletown
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, VA, United States, Virginia 22645
- **lat**: 39.02082
- **long**: -78.30384
- **full address**: 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, VA, United States, Virginia 22645

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Descendants' Day in Honor of Juneteeth being held?
  - **A:** Descendants' Day in Honor of Juneteeth takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, VA, United States, Virginia 22645.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Descendants' Day in Honor of Juneteeth?
  - **A:** Descendants' Day in Honor of Juneteeth is organized by Belle Grove Plantation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Descendants' Day in Honor of Juneteeth is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Middletown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 130+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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