Early Juneteenth celebrations date back to 1866, at first involving church-centered community gatherings in Texas. They spread across the South among newly freed African-Americans and their …

Dec 11, 2025 · Juneteenth was originally celebrated in Texas, on June 19, 1866. It marked the anniversary of the day that Black people there first learned of the Emancipation Proclamation, more …

Juneteenth is recognized as the nation’s second independence day, celebrated primarily within the African American community but largely unknown to many Americans. On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the …

Jun 18, 2025 · Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The first Juneteenth was …

Oct 27, 2025 · Explore the origins, celebrations, and cultural significance of Juneteenth, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Discover how this day has evolved …

Dec 6, 2025 · The first organized Juneteenth celebrations began in Texas as early as 1866, just one year after Granger’s arrival. These early gatherings were created by the freedpeople themselves and …

Jun 19, 2015 · Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed.

Jun 1, 2023 · When was Juneteenth first celebrated? The celebration now known as Juneteenth was originally known as "Freedom Day" and was first observed 1 January 1866 to commemorate the …

Jul 7, 2025 · Texans celebrated Juneteenth beginning in 1866 with community-centric events, such as parades, cookouts, prayer gatherings, historical and cultural readings, and musical performances.

Jun 19, 2025 · Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1860s.