# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Juneteenth Sunrise Service
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 am – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: To commemorate the triumphant spirit of the African American journey, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation will host its fourth annual Juneteenth Sunrise Service on Sunday, June 21st, at 7 a.m. in the Virginia Room at the Williamsburg Lodge Hotel.

The Juneteenth Sunrise Service is inspired by “Watch Night” - also referred to as “Freedom’s Eve” - a tradition in Black churches across the United States born out of the enslaved community’s “waiting for the hour” on the night of December 31, 1862. With the coming dawn, the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect on January 1, 1863.

The first documented Sunrise Service was conducted for Easter in 1732 by the Moravian community in Herrnhut, Germany. It appears that Moravians who came to the American colonies spread the tradition, which was taken up by several denominations, including Black and white churches. Southern Black churches sometimes combined the Easter Sunrise Service with an all-night vigil, such as the Easter Rock, which still survives in Louisiana. Sunrise Services in Black churches also celebrated other significant events, like the fall of Wilmington, North Carolina, to Union forces in February 1865.

Located in the Williamsburg Lodge Virginia Room.

In honor of our Juneteenth, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is offering free admission to the Historic Area on June 19 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. To receive complimentary admission, please add your free tickets to your cart: www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/visit/through-the-seasons/juneteenth
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/williamsburg/juneteenth-sunrise-service/200030156657928
- **Event Categories**: juneteenth
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 41

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Williamsburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Williamsburg Lodge
- **lat**: 37.268237801518
- **long**: -76.700496834607
- **full address**: Williamsburg Lodge, 310 S England St,Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Juneteenth Sunrise Service being held?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Sunrise Service takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am at Williamsburg Lodge, 310 S England St,Williamsburg, Virginia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Juneteenth Sunrise Service?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Sunrise Service is organized by Colonial Williamsburg.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Sunrise Service is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Williamsburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Juneteenth Sunrise Service sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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