Juneteenth 2023
Friday, June 16; 5:00 PM–7:00 PM CDT
Overview
We kick off the City of Montgomery’s Juneteenth events with a celebration of freedom that centers on African American art, culture, creativity, and community. Join us for programs that feature The Bias Inside Us exhibition and family art making activities. See the City of Montgomery website for all the local Juneteenth events.
Please note, the date and time of this event is not finalized. Check back later for more details.
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth’s commemoration is held on the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Army Major General Gordon Granger proclaimed freedom for enslaved people in Texas, the last state of the Confederacy with institutional slavery, due to the ratification of the Emancipation Proclamation. Originating in Galveston, Texas, Juneteenth has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1866 as a celebration of African American culture. It became a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was adopted in 1983.
