The Juneteenth collection
Remember freedom. Honor the people who built it.
Explore the history behind June 19, learn together, and connect with the communities that have kept this commemoration alive across generations.
Start with the storyUnderstand · Gather · Take part
Make it meaningful.
History & remembrance
The history of Juneteenth
Understand the relationship between the Emancipation Proclamation, June 19 in Galveston, the Thirteenth Amendment and a lasting Black community tradition.
Read the guide 02Learning at home
Learn about Juneteenth together
A thoughtful reading and discussion plan for families or a small group, with a simple timeline and a way to continue learning afterward.
Read the guide 03In the community
Find and support a local Juneteenth commemoration
Choose a public program, prepare for the visit, and support the people preserving local Black history and community traditions.
Read the guideA tradition of your own
Begin with the story. Leave room for the people who make the occasion yours.