06/19/2026
On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were FREE.
has always been more than a holiday. The day stands as a testament to and celebration of the unyielding spirit of a people.
For historical Juneteenth content, visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture web page: https://si.pulse.ly/ws8l7f9hok