Juneteenth Birthplace

Juneteenth Birthplace The Birthplace of Juneteenth, Galveston holds a special place in US and African American history. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing.

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some are

as a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future. Its growing popularity signifies a level of maturity and dignity in America long over due.

Congratulations to the Miss Juneteenth Texas winners!👑 What a fabulous weekend.😍Thank you to all of the participants and...
07/13/2025

Congratulations to the Miss Juneteenth Texas winners!👑 What a fabulous weekend.😍

Thank you to all of the participants and sponsors.🙏

Little Miss Juneteenth: Brooklyn Haire - New Boston - Age 10

Miss Juneteenth Texas
Bailey Howell -
Fort Worth-Age 16

Junior Miss Juneteenth: Lauryn Johnson - Webster - Age 11

Great artice featuring Jack Johnson! 🥊
07/05/2025

Great artice featuring Jack Johnson! 🥊

The July 4, 1910 title fight between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries led to riots, mayhem, murder — and the racially motivated prosecution of boxing's first Black heavyweight champion.

Check out this video about Jack Johnson, the Galveston Giant. Born here in 1878, he became the first Black world heavywe...
07/03/2025

Check out this video about Jack Johnson, the Galveston Giant. Born here in 1878, he became the first Black world heavyweight boxing champ in 1908. His story is all about grit, breaking barriers, and standing up against the odds, inside and outside the ring. Watch Sam Collins and Joseph B Cutchins Jr. tell his story! 👊🏽📽️

Jack Johnson, nicknamed the Galveston Giant, was a groundbreaking boxer who became the first African American world heavyweight champion. Born in Galveston, ...

Check out our new Juneteenth PastPort Journey, it takes you to some of Galveston’s most important historic spots.Visit a...
06/25/2025

Check out our new Juneteenth PastPort Journey, it takes you to some of Galveston’s most important historic spots.

Visit a few stops, snap a pic, then swing by the visitor center for a free prize. Got questions? Let us know!!

📍 See the details and how to join: https://www.visitgalveston.com/juneteenth-journey/

Stand where it all began with local historian Sam Collins to learn more out Junetweenth.
06/21/2025

Stand where it all began with local historian Sam Collins to learn more out Junetweenth.

We were honored to welcome President Biden to Reedy Chapel AME Church, where the very first Juneteenth celebration took ...
06/20/2025

We were honored to welcome President Biden to Reedy Chapel AME Church, where the very first Juneteenth celebration took place, for last night’s moving service. His visit to the birthplace of Juneteenth, the holiday he made a national observance, brought powerful energy and recognition to our community. Yesterday was unforgettable for Galveston.❤️

06/19/2025

Happy Juneteenth from Galveston Island! On June 19, 1865, Union troops led by Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston with long overdue news, the war had ended and the enslaved were now FREE. This came two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863.

In 1980, Texas became the first state to recognize Juneteenth as a holiday. Then on June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed it into law as the 11th federal holiday. 💙

Galveston Island is the birthplace of Juneteenth! Check out today’s events: www.visitgalveston.com/events/annual-events/juneteenth/events/

It’s the day before Juneteenth! Do you know what the flag really represents? 🇺🇸• The colors match the American flag, fre...
06/18/2025

It’s the day before Juneteenth! Do you know what the flag really represents? 🇺🇸

• The colors match the American flag, freedom belongs to everyone.
• The star stands for Texas, where Juneteenth began, and freedom in all 50 states.
• The burst means a new beginning.
• The arc shows a new horizon.
• June 19, 1865? That date changed everything.

We’re celebrating 160 years since Juneteenth began right here on Galveston Island. Here’s all the events happening on Ju...
06/17/2025

We’re celebrating 160 years since Juneteenth began right here on Galveston Island. Here’s all the events happening on June 19th:

📜 Official Juneteenth return at Nia Cultural Center, Inc
🎉 46th Annual Al Edwards Celebration—Reenactment of General Order No. 3 at 1859 Ashton Villa
🎤 Emancipation March & Service at Reedy Chapel AME Church
🥳 Juneteenth Parade & Community Picnic
🎆 Juneteenth Festival with live music and a fireworks show at 9:30PM

There’s something for everyone. Honor history, celebrate culture, and come enjoy the day: www.visitgalveston.com/events/annual-events/juneteenth/events/

Lecture today at 1pm.
06/14/2025

Lecture today at 1pm.

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