BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621 DTSTAMP:20260509T061231 CREATED:20241225T032044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T064953Z UID:10000104-1750377600-1750463999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:West Virginia Day DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Day marks the anniversary of West Virginia's admission to the Union in 1863. It is a public holiday in the state of West Virginia\, honoring the unique history and formation of West Virginia during the American Civil War. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is West Virginia Day?\nThe History of West Virginia Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\n\nWhen is West Virginia Day?\nWest Virginia Day is celebrated annually on June 20th. This date commemorates June 20\, 1863\, when West Virginia officially became the 35th state of the United States during the Civil War. \nThe following is the list of West Virginia Day from 2020 to 2049.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2020Saturday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2021Sunday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2022Monday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2023Tuesday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2024Thursday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2025Friday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2026Saturday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2027Sunday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2028Tuesday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2029Wednesday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2030Thursday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2031Friday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2032Sunday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2033Monday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2034Tuesday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2035Wednesday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2036Friday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2037Saturday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2038Sunday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2039Monday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2040Wednesday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2041Thursday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2042Friday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2043Saturday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2044Monday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2045Tuesday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2046Wednesday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2047Thursday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2048Saturday \n \n West Virginia DayJune 20\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of West Virginia Day\nThe state's formation during the American Civil War is a unique story of political division\, loyalty to the Union\, and resilience. \nBy the mid-19th century\, Virginia was deeply divided along economic\, geographic\, and political lines. The eastern region of Virginia\, dominated by large plantations and reliant on slavery\, contrasted sharply with the western counties\, which had smaller farms\, mountainous terrain\, and less dependence on slavery. Western Virginians often felt underrepresented and ignored by the eastern elites in the state government. \nIn April 1861\, Virginia voted to secede from the Union and join the Confederate States. Many people in the western counties opposed this decision\, remaining loyal to the Union. This opposition set the stage for the creation of a new state. \nDelegates from the western counties met at the Wheeling Conventions in May and June 1861 to discuss their future\, and declared the secession of Virginia invalid and formed the Restored Government of Virginia\, which remained loyal to the Union. This government\, recognized by President Abraham Lincoln\, laid the groundwork for the creation of West Virginia. \nIn 1862\, a statehood proposal for West Virginia was sent to Congress\, which approved the creation of the new state. President Lincoln signed the West Virginia Statehood Bill into law on December 31\, 1862\, contingent upon the state's agreement to include a gradual emancipation clause in its constitution. West Virginia adopted its state constitution with the required emancipation provision\, and on June 20\, 1863\, West Virginia officially became a state. \nThe first formal observance of West Virginia's statehood took place in 1927\, following a proclamation by Governor Howard Gore. In 1929\, West Virginia Day was established as a legal state holiday\, ensuring its annual celebration on June 20th. \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn West Virginia Day\, celebrated annually on June 20th\, people across the state honor West Virginia's unique history\, culture\, and statehood with various activities and events. \nMany towns host parades featuring local organizations\, marching bands\, and floats celebrating the history and culture of West Virginia. Participants often wear traditional Appalachian clothing or carry state flags. \nCommunities organize festivals showcasing Appalachian music\, arts and crafts\, and traditional West Virginian cuisine. In the evening\, fireworks displays light up the sky in many cities and towns to mark the festive occasion. \nMuseums and historical sites\, such as the West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling\, often hold special exhibits\, guided tours\, and lectures. State and national flags are prominently displayed in homes\, businesses\, and public spaces. \nMany families spend the day enjoying West Virginia's natural beauty by visiting state parks\, hiking trails\, and outdoor recreational areas. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/west-virginia-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/West-Virginia-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621 DTSTAMP:20260509T061231 CREATED:20250821T023741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T023907Z UID:10000440-1750377600-1750463999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Sranan Boeroe Holiday DESCRIPTION:Sranan Boeroe Holiday is to honor the descendants of Dutch farmers (Boeroes) who migrated to Suriname in the 19th century. The day recognized their contributions to agriculture\, rural life and national identity\, symbolizing Suriname's rich multi-ethnic heritage. \nWhen is Sranan Boeroe Holiday?\nSranan Boeroe Holiday is an one-time holiday\, observed on June 20\, 2025 \n \n\n\n\n\nHoliday\nDate\nWeekday\n\n\nSranan Boeroe Holiday\nJune 20\, 2025\nFriday\n\n\n\n\nThe History of Sranan Boeroe Holiday?\nThe Boeroes are descendants of Dutch farmers who migrated to Suriname beginning in 1845. After the abolition of slavery in 1863\, the Dutch colonial government sought European farmers to sustain agricultural production. \nThough their numbers were relatively small\, the Boeroes settled in Suriname's countryside and contributed to farming\, rural development and agriculture. Over time\, they became part of Suriname's multi-ethnic society\, alongside Indigenous peoples\, Maroons\, Indians\, Javanese\, Chinese\, Creoles\, and others. \nThe Sranan Boeroe Holiday was not a traditional recurring holiday like Independence Day or Maroons Day. Instead\, it was declared a one-time national holiday on June 20\, 2025 by the Government of Suriname. \nIts purpose was to honor and recognize the contributions of the Boeroe community to Suriname's development\, particularly in agriculture. \nThe holiday reflected Suriname's effort to acknowledge all ethnic groups that helped shape the nation. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/sranan-boeroe-holiday/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Sranan-Boeroe-Holiday.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR