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)
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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
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