Juneteenth Holidays

Juneteenth Holidays

Juneteenth, or June 19, 1865, is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed. For many African-Americans, it has come to symbolize what the Fourth of July symbolizes for all Americans ... freedom.Sites listed in this category should be suitable for visitors of all ages. Sites provide material related to Juneteenth, including historical background, holiday stories and poems, graphics, and ideas for celebrating. Sites may also provide information for parents and teachers, such as suggested family activities and lesson plans.

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Juneteenth in Jacksonville, Fl. - Provides basic information about celebration scheduled for June 14-17, 2001.
Handbook of Texas Online: Juneteenth - History of the holiday that had its origins when Texas freed its slaves; includes a bibliography.
Emancipation Proclamation - Time line of events that led up to the Emancipation Proclamation which abolished slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth: Real History - A personal reflection on the holiday and on Galveston.
History of Juneteenth - From the Black Experience page of the Electronic Village.
Anniston, AL. Juneteenth Heritage Festival - An emancipation celebration in Zinn Park. Includes information on program, Juneteenth history, and photos of past festivals.
Juneteenth World Wide Celebration - History of the holiday, registry of organizations and commemoration events in the U.S. and internationally, ideas on how to celebrate, products for sale, and other news and information.
National Association of Juneteenth Lineage - NAJL supports and provides resources for African American cultural awareness and community revitalization. Also supports and helps to organize festivals such as Juneteenth.

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