An emancipation celebration in Zinn Park. Includes information on program, Juneteenth history, and photos of past festivals.

Time line of events that led up to the Emancipation Proclamation which abolished slavery in the United States.

Text of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation that abolished slavery in the United States.

History of the holiday that had its origins when Texas freed its slaves; includes a bibliography.

From the Black Experience page of the Electronic Village.

Provides basic information about celebration scheduled for June 14-17, 2001.

Explores the role Texas State Rep. Al Edwards played in making June 19th a state holiday.

History of Juneteenth, Juneteenth organizations, events calendar, links.

Brief history of the holiday, produced by the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture.

A personal reflection on the holiday and on Galveston.

NAJL supports and provides resources for African American cultural awareness and community revitalization. Also supports and helps to organize festivals such as Juneteenth.

An article by Dr. Charles Taylor about what Juneteenth is, its history, and why it should be celebrated.