A Weekend Of Community, Reflection, and Celebration Juneteenth and Alaska Summer Solstice – Juneteenth is a federal holiday observed on June 19 each year. The holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Today, Juneteenth honors freedom, resilience,…
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Summer Solstice Weekend is here. Summer begins with the solstice on Friday, June 20, 2025, marking the astronomical first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. What exactly IS the summer solstice? Is it really the longest day of the year? Welcome the solstice with some interesting facts and folklore. People mark this event with celebrations include festivals,…
Continue reading ›Summer Solstice In Alaska – Alaska is known as the land of the Midnight Sun. During Summer Solstice, many communities across Alaska celebrate the extended sunlight throughout the month of June. It’s important to stay safe, hydrated, and protected from the sun when celebrating. This ensures you and yours will fully enjoy the Summer Solstice…
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