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Celebrating Juneteenth in New York
Although slavery in New York State was abolished on July 4, 1827, the institution of slavery in the United States did not officially come to an end for another thirty-eight years. On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation and two months after the end of the Civil War, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally liberated.
Juneteenth, also known as Black Independence Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, and Emancipation Day, was first celebrated by African Americans across the Southern United States in 1866. Today, it is celebrated across the nation, often with parades, live music, performers, and speakers with the goal to educate, empower, and entertain celebrants. On June 17th, 2020, Juneteenth was declared an official New York State holiday.
Juneteenth Events Happening Near You!
Juneteenth – all around Albany
Saturday, June 17
The New York State Museum is participating in the Underground Railroad Education Center’s "Juneteenth – all around Albany" event on Saturday, June 17 from 12-4 pm. The event will be held at the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210.
For more information, visit: https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/juneteenth-in-albany-ny/
Statewide Juneteenth Events
Juneteenth is being honored and celebrated throughout New York State! Discover a program near you by viewing this list of events from the Office of State History: https://www.nysm.nysed.gov/research-collections/state-history/notes/juneteenth-events
Additional Resources
NYSM Black History Resource Page
Discover a variety of educational resources and online programs about the experiences of Black New Yorkers available from the New York State Museum.