Exploration Station: Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom

On June 19, people all across the country will gather to commemorate a moment of emancipation that occurred 161 years ago in Galveston, Texas.

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Books, a notebook, and a desk lamp, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — Historic Yates Mill County Park

About the event

On June 19, people all across the country will gather to commemorate a moment of emancipation that occurred 161 years ago in Galveston, Texas. Stop by this self-guided exhibit to learn more about Juneteenth, the fight for freedom in the 1860s, and celebrations of emancipation over time. This self-guided table will be inside the A.E. Finley Center. FREE.

Schedule: From Jun 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026 Each Sunday from 8:30am to 5pm Each Monday from 8:30am to 5pm Each Tuesday from 8:30am to 5pm Each Wednesday from 8:30am to 5pm Each Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm Each Friday from 8:30am to 5pm Each Saturday from 8:30am to 5pm

Duration: 8 hours 30 mins

Ages: All ages,

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