Learn about the historical significance of Shove Off Day in Hopewell, VA, as it commemorates the path to Juneteenth, tracing back to the departure of US Colored Troops from City Point in 1865. #Juneteenth, #ShoveOffDay, #USColoredTroops, #Emancipation, #AfricanAmericanHistory
The tradition of celebrating Juneteenth with red drink has roots in West African red-colored teas made from ingredients like hibiscus petals and kola nuts. The earliest Juneteeth celebrations in the U.S. featured drinks like molasses and water, red lemonade, and (starting in the early 20th century) red carbonated beverages.