statue of General Gordon Granger at Ashton Villa in Galveston, Texas celebrating Juneteenth

Honoring Juneteenth

This is where it happened -- Ashton Villa.

picture of woman standing in front of Ashton Villa mansion

Emancipation Reached Texas Last

General Gordon Granger read the Emancipation Proclamation on June 19, 1865, which has been known as Juneteenth ever since.

statue of General Gordon Granger at Ashton Villa in Galveston, Texas celebrating Juneteenth

This is Juneteenth

This is American history, as well as black history. The end of slavery should be everyone’s celebration as no one is free until all are free. All should honor it.

boots of General Granger at Ashton Villa

Happy Juneteenth! Happy Freedom! Happy Independence!

 

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