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Juneteenth Celebration In-Person
Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery. On June 18th, 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas were told that they were emancipated and were free. This was two years after Lincoln abolished slavery with the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, but slavery was still practiced in many places.
With the official announcement that slaves were free by Union Army Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, Juneteenth became a historical day for Black people in this country. Also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, Juneteenth is an official holiday in many states, including Texas, which was the first state to make it state holiday in 1980.
In celebration of Freedom Day, we'll learn a bit more about Juneteenth and enjoy activities to honor the holiday. Can't make it? No worries, an activity booth will be set up in the Teen section of our Delaware Free Branch for you to explore on your own.
- Date:
- Friday, June 17, 2022
- Time:
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Delaware Children's Room
- Audience:
- Teens
- Categories:
- Special Programs - Teens