The day that freed the last group of slaves in America will be celebrated nationwide this weekend. Celebrations will commemorate June 19, 1865, when union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with an ...

Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., celebrated on June 19. Springfield, Illinois is hosting a variety of Juneteenth events from June 12-19, including a ...

One of Springfield’s standout historical sites will be the focus of Juneteenth events in the coming weeks while marking a special anniversary. The Gammon House, which was a stop on the Underground ...

Juneteenth is Wednesday, June 19. The national holiday honors the day all enslaved people learned of the Emancipation Proclamation. Through the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect Jan. 1, 1863, ...

A flag raising, music and a visit from the governor highlighted Juneteenth celebrations in Springfield, Massachusetts. Wednesday’s ceremonies at City Hall featured Springfield’s Vanessa Ford ...