Juneteenth Celebrations in Shepherdstown and Beyond Call for State Holiday
WVa Recognizes Juneteenth As Officials Call For State Holiday
West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thursday, June 19, 2025
By Mckenna Galloway
On June 19th, recognized nationwide as Juneteenth, West Virginia celebrated the anniversary of Union troops informing enslaved individuals in Texas of their freedom in 1865. This significant day has sparked