Sunday, June 19, is Juneteenth, 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. (Source: juneteenth.com)

Videos for Learners

Local Events

• Celebration of Liberty
  Saturday, June 18, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, SteelStacks, Bethlehem, PA

• JuneTeenth Freedom Festival
  Saturday, June 18, 2:00 - 6:30 PM, The Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg, PA 

• Juneteenth: Celebration of Freedom Day
  Sunday, June 19, 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM, Cedar Beach Park, Allentown, PA

• Your Guide to Events Honoring Juneteenth in the Philly Area

Educational Resources

• Celebrate Juneteenth 2022 - Teach for America
• The History of Juneteenth - The Juneteenth Foundation
• 5 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth With Your Family - PBS
• Juneteenth - National Museum of African American History & Culture
• What Is Juneteenth? - PBS