The church, located at 2013 Broadway, was built in 1863, although slaves began worshipping on the property in 1848. In June ...

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil War’s end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. The ...

History came alive Tuesday for visitors to Galveston’s historic 1838 Menard House as living history interpreters regaled ...

GALVESTON, Texas — Former President Joe Biden might be a special guest at a Juneteenth celebration on Galveston Island. It ...

Juneteenth marks a pivotal part of our nation's history. For one family, it's also a time to reflect on their past: the journey of their enslaved ancestors and the success that followed.

The United States’ newest federal holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, has folks wondering how to celebrate.

Just 50 miles from Galveston Island, two community leaders are carrying the torch of freedom through affordable housing, ...

For descendants of people who were enslaved by tribal nations, Juneteenth is both a celebration of freedom for people of ...

All Crossville City offices, as well as Cumberland County Offices and Tennessee state government buildings, will be closed ...

Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the emancipation of enslaved ...

The day's celebrations include historical commemorations, poetry, music, dancing and performances, and other ...