The only known original copy of General Order No. 3, an 1865 decree that alerted enslaved people in Galveston of their freedom, will be on display

In the four years since Juneteenth became a national holiday, Galveston has embraced its complicated past in a way it never had before. Signs welcoming motorists to the "Birthplac

Because Juneteenth is now classified as a federal holiday, many government offices and services will be closed on Thursday. Here's a breakdown of what's open or closed on Juneteenth. Like with most federal holidays,

Several MetroWest organizations and municipalities honor the holiday, which commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. In Framingham, there will be a special flag raising ceremony, as well as remarks from city officials and a keynote address from Brandale Randolph, owner of e-bike seller The 1854 Company.

Does the mail run on Juneteenth 2025? Are banks open? Is the stock market open? Is the MVC open? What is NJ Transit's schedule? The complete guide to Thursday, June 19, 2025

The museum will be open and waiving admission in honor of Juneteenth. There will be a free tour spotlighting artworks by Black artists, such as Elizabeth Catlett and Diedrick Brackens, set to take place at noon. Free admission to Old Sturbridge Village - Thursday, June 19, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge

Juneteenth celebrates when Union soldiers arrived to Galveston to announce to over 250,000 enslaved people they were freed in 1865.

A celebration of Black history and freedom, the day rose in prominence following the sweeping protests against racial injustice in 2020.

Dallas darling Erykah Badu will headline a free Juneteenth concert — courtesy of Amazon Music — at the Bomb Factory in Deep Ellum. Tickets are no longer available, but fans can still watch the show live on Prime Video and Twitch on Thursday evening.