Liberty Amendments Month

Liberty Amendments Month
June 13 - July 13, 2026

What Is Liberty Amendments Month?

The Town of Vienna initiated Liberty Amendments month in 2021 after Juneteenth was declared a state holiday. Town Manager Mercury Payton wanted to bring our community together to foster mutual respect and understanding and to celebrate the Constitutional Amendments that give all citizens a say in how they are governed, regardless of their culture or station in life. The month commemorates the passage of the 13th, 14th, 15th and 19th Amendments, which granted full rights to citizens who were previously excluded from the U.S. Constitution. The idea for the month-long celebration quickly mushroomed, and 22,000 people attended more than 65 educational and commemorative events in the inaugural celebration from Juneteenth to Liberty Amendments Day, a Town holiday. Check out our 2021 recap video below:

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More about the Liberty Amendments

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery while the 14th Amendment, in response to issues faced by former slaves, addresses citizenship rights and equal protection under the law. The 15th Amendment extended the right to vote to all men regardless of "race, color, or previous condition of servitude," and the 19th Amendment extended voting rights to women.

Get Involved

Participate in Liberty Amendments Month any time of year by sharing your story as a part of 'Our American Liberty Stories.' More information and submission form are available here. (pending Form Module install)

Get involved in the 2026 event! We are looking for individuals, businesses and civic organizations interested in getting involved with Liberty Amendments Month by volunteering or sponsoring.

Applications for submitting a 2026 event or program to Liberty Amendments Month are accepted from Jan. 1-31. If you are interested in submitting an event as a part of the 2026 program be sure to read the LAM Application Guidelines(PDF, 230KB). After reading the guidelines, you may fill out and submit an application form(PDF, 226KB) . Applications can be returned to Lily Widman via email or mailed to the Vienna Community Center (120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna VA 22180).

For more information on in kind partnerships or volunteer opportunities email to Lily Widman or call 703-255-5738. or contact a member of the (PDF, 209KB)Liberty Amendments Leadership Committee(PDF, 209KB)