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WILLIAMSBURG — Tour company Junket recently announced a partnership with The Historic First Baptist Church to highlight the bravery and resilience of 18th century Williamsburg’s Black residents in celebration of Juneteenth. Beginning today, Junket’s new tour, We Shall Overcome: Black History Experience, will take guests on a journey of significant Williamsburg locations like the Mary Stith .
Eric Jacobsen and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra present on June 4 “A Symphonic Celebration of Water,” the final program of Jacobsen’s first season with the orchestra. It will be performed at Chrysler Hall and co-presented by the Virginia Arts Festival.