Juneteenth commemorates June 19th, 1865, the day when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was announced.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture has curated a special digital collection for Juneteenth for people to learn more about the holiday, the history, and the meaning behind it. This includes a look at the Historical Legacy of Juneteenth and a digital tour of the Our Slavery and Freedom exhibit. Learn more:
Juneteenth is a day of celebration, reflection, and remembrance that takes place June 19, each year. It became a UNH holiday in 2021.
