Juneteenth
Event Description:
Celebrate Black history and its cultural significance on this day that commemorates the end of slavery. Discover the sounds of freedom and tastes of resilience by engaging in informative presentations and impactful displays. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The name “Juneteenth” combines the words “June” and “nineteenth” and marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that the Civil War had ended and all enslaved individuals were free.
