Juneteeth coming to Booker T. Washington Monument this weekend Gene Marrano June 14, 2018 1 minute read The Booker T. Washington National Monument near Smith Mountain Lake is celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the event reenacts the moment Booker T. was freed. Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia lassoes filming of ‘Wonder Woman’ sequelNext: Carilion expands substance abuse identification training program Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026
The Booker T. Washington National Monument near Smith Mountain Lake is celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the event reenacts the moment Booker T. was freed.
