Vienna Community Center

On Saturday, June 20 at 2pm at the Vienna Community Center, Bards Alley and the Vienna250 Committee are hosting a special author event in partnership with the Liberty Amendments Month Committee to celebrate Juneteenth. The moderated discussion will feature Gayle Jessup White, author of “Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant’s Search for Her Family’s Lasting Legacy.” A descendent of both Thomas Jefferson and Peter Hemings, Sally Hemings' brother, Jessup White shares her powerful journey of uncovering her family’s history and America’s complex racial past. She now serves as Public Relations and Community Engagement Officer at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation—the first descendant of both Jefferson and Sally Hemings to hold such a role. The first 100 people who sign up and attend will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Ms. Jessup White will be available to sign books at the conclusion of the discussion. Refreshments will be served. Register at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liberty-legacy-vienna-250-author-series-with-gayle-jessup-white-ticket" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liberty-legacy-vienna-250-author-series-with-gayle-jessup-white-tickets-1990810846834?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liberty-legacy-vienna-250-author-series-with-gayle-jessup-white-tickets-1990810846834?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>&nbsp;

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Queer literature takes the spotlight in a conversation and book signing with six local authorsReston Regional Library celebrates Pride Month with a panel featuring local authors Dominique Dickey (Redundancies &amp; Potentials), Susie Dumond (Bed and Breakup), Steven Gellman (Somewhere in Nowhere), Salinee Goldenberg (The Last Phi Hunter), Venessa Vida Kelley (When the Tides Held the Moon), and Andrew Joseph White (You Weren't Meant to Be Human).

The speakers cover a variety of genres, from romance to horror. Join us for a lively discussion and book signing! Bards Alley will have the authors' most recent titles available for purchase along with select backlist; specific books can also be reserved for pick-up in advance by calling (571) 459-2653.

Representatives from <a href="https://casabrumarfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Casa BruMar Foundation</a>, a Northern Virginian nonprofit that supports LGBTQ+ youth and adults, will be available to provide information and resources.Free registration is required through Reston Regional Library here: <a href="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/16900862" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/16900862</a>

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Reston Museum

The Reston Museum is proud to host a meet and greet with RDGLDGRN, Reston's internationally-famous, homegrown rock band. Fans of RDGLDGRN will have the opportunity to meet band members, take photos and hear the band's success story. This free even will take place from 9:00 AM to noon on Saturday, June 20th.&nbsp;

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Vienna250 welcomes&nbsp;Reclamation author Gayle Jessup White in honor of Juneteenth and the U.S. semiquincentennial
Bards Alley is delighted to join the Vienna250 Committee in cohosting a special series of author talks to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year. The series concludes on Saturday, June 20 with a visit by Charlottesville author Gayle Jessup White.
White will be at the Vienna Community Center to discuss her memoir Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy. Centered on its author's quest to verify her ancestry, the book confronts slavery's role in the founding of the United States and the country's ongoing struggle to reconcile its history with its ideals.
Vienna bookstore Bards Alley will have copies of Reclamation available for purchase and a post-discussion signing. To reserve your copy for pick-up either at the store or at the event, call (571) 459-2653. Attendees can also enjoy light refreshments.
This event is free and does not require registration. For more information on the author series and other Vienna250 activities, visit historicviennainc.org/vienna250ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;BOOKGayle Jessup White had long heard the stories passed down from her father’s family, that they were direct descendants of Thomas Jefferson—lore she firmly believed, though others did not. For four decades the acclaimed journalist and genealogy enthusiast researched her connection to Thomas Jefferson, to confirm its truth once and for all.&nbsp;
After she was named a Jefferson Studies Fellow, Jessup White discovered her family lore was correct. Poring through photos and documents and pursuing DNA evidence, she learned that not only was she a descendant of Jefferson on his father’s side; she was also the great-great-great-granddaughter of Peter Hemings, Sally Hemings’s brother.
In Reclamation she chronicles her remarkable journey to definitively understand her heritage and reclaim it, and offers a compelling portrait of what it means to be a black woman in America, to pursue the American dream, to reconcile the legacy of racism, and to ensure the nation lives up to the ideals advocated by her legendary ancestor.ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;AUTHORGayle Jessup White is the Public Relations &amp; Community Engagement Officer at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s legendary estate. A former award-winning television reporter and anchor, Jessup White started her career at the New York Times. She’s written and spoken extensively about her work at Monticello. She is a direct Jefferson descendant, and is also related to two well-documented families enslaved at Monticello—the Hemingses and the Hubbards. She lives in Virginia.

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Vienna250 welcomes Reclamation author Gayle Jessup White in honor of Juneteenth and the U.S. semiquincentennial
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Join JSchaus &amp;&nbsp;Associates for their annual Federal Government Contractors Summer Soiree at The John F&nbsp;Kennedy Center on Monday JUNE 22, 2026 in The KC&nbsp;Cafe, Terrace Level.Come out for this fast paced, high end event to mix, mingle and meet with fellow US&nbsp;Federal Government Contractors, large and small businesses as well as US&nbsp;Federal Government Office (OSDBU&nbsp;+&nbsp;OSPBP&nbsp;Offices).&nbsp; Expected attendance is 200+&nbsp; Check the Eventbrite Registration Page for confirmed Sponsors and Federal Government.Tickets required in advance. &nbsp;Ticket price increase on FRIDAY&nbsp;JUNE&nbsp;05 at 5pm ET.&nbsp; &nbsp;Please visit the Eventbrite Registration Page to purchase a ticket, become a Sponsor, and get FAQ's.&nbsp; POC:&nbsp;&nbsp;Jennifer Schaus jschaus@jenniferschaus.com&nbsp;

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FAIRFAX, Va. &mdash; Miller &amp; Smith is helping homebuyers make their move this summer with the launch of its Summer Savings Event, offering special incentives on select homes and homesites through July 31, 2026.
As affordability continues to be a top concern for many buyers, the Summer Savings Event is designed to provide additional opportunities for those considering a new home purchase this season. Qualified buyers may be eligible for a variety of limited-time incentives on select homesites and quick move-in homes.
This event is intended to help make homeownership more attainable while providing access to some of our most desirable communities.
Homebuyers currently have opportunities across several Miller &amp; Smith communities. At Birchwood at Brambleton a 55+ community, only four Brownstones remain, offering private elevators and maintenance-free living for active adults, priced from the $800s. At Beacon Park at Belmont Bay, new four-level townhomes with rooftop terraces are available from the $500s, bringing modern waterfront-inspired living to Woodbridge. In the Richmond area, Sadler Square offers thoughtfully designed single-family homes from the $600s, providing spacious layouts and convenient access to the popular Short Pump area. These communities represent a range of lifestyle options for buyers looking to take advantage of summer savings opportunities. The Birchwood Brownstones are in their final opportunities with only a few homes remaining. Beacon Park's all-ages four-level townhomes are currently selling from the upper $500s and feature rooftop terraces and flexible floorplans. Sadler Square offers single-family homes in Richmond with move-in ready opportunities available. 
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The Summer Savings Event ends July 31, 2026.
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