Story
Juneteenth is a celebration of the end to slavery in the U.S. Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863, but few people were immediately freed.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. To find out more, see our Privacy Policy.
Looking for museum artifacts, archival photography, historical documents, and more? Search Our Collections
Story
Juneteenth is a celebration of the end to slavery in the U.S. Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863, but few people were immediately freed.