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Juneteenth: Freedom comes to Texas
Jun 19, 2024
On June 19, 1865, Union troops in Texas, based out of Galveston, began to enforce the end of slavery following the Civil War. Approximately 250,000 enslaved Black Texans had new legal status, which was further codified when the 13th Amendment was ratified later in the year.
Several state historic sites will host Juneteenth celebrations to commemorate the historic announcement of emancipation and the end of slavery in Texas:
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June 19: Brain Trust Brown Bag Lecture: Juneteenth—A Celebration of Freedom, Magoffin Home
- June 22: Juneteenth: Stories of the Enslaved in San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe de Austin