Important Dates
What year did Juneteenth initially occur?
June 19th, 1865
What popular drink is associated with celebrating Juneteenth?
Strawberry Soda (Pop)
Who is described as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth?"
Opal Lee an American retired teacher, counselor, and activist in the movement to make Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday. At age 89 she set off on a walk from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness about Juneteenth.
Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War from 1861 to 1865?
Abraham Lincoln
What did the US Government offer the Black Seminoles to come back to America?
Money, Land, Work (as Army scouts)
What year was the Emancipation Proclamation signed?
January 1st, 1863
Juneteenth marks the celebration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in which US state?
Galveston, Texas
Who found the abolitionist newspaper The Liberator and the American Anti-Slavery Society?
William Lloyd Garrison
Where did General Robert E. Lee surrender, effectively ending the American Civil War in 1865?
Appomattox Courthouse, at Appomattox Courthouse General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the American Civil War in 1865.
What country did Black Seminoles relocate to in 1849, years before slavery was ended in America?
Coahuila, Mexico
What year did Juneteenth become a Federal Holiday?
June 17th , 2021
Juneteenth celebrations often include which of the following activities?
Parades, BBQ's, Religious services, Festivals, Fishing, Rodeos
Who initially criticized President Lincoln's cautious approach to emancipation, but ultimately praised the Emancipation Proclamation as a "worthy celebration?"
Frederick Douglass, a prominent abolitionist and former slave, initially criticized President Lincoln's cautious approach to emancipation, but he ultimately praised the Emancipation Proclamation as a "worthy celebration" and a crucial step towards freedom and equality, actively supporting the Union cause and the recruitment of Black soldiers.
Which battle is often considered a turning point in the American Civil War and took place in July 1863?
The Battle of Gettysburg, a pivotal three-day engagement in the American Civil War fought from July 1-3, 1863, resulted in a Union victory, halting Confederate General Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North and is widely considered the war's turning point.
What US state(s) have descendants of Black Seminoles present day?
Texas and Oklahoma
What year did the Civil War end?
April 9th, 1865
Juneteenth is also known by which other name(s)?
Freedom Day or Emancipation Day
What Union commander(s) or general(s) attempted to take matters in their own hands by declaring emancipation by proclamation before the end of the Civil War?
General John C. Frémont, attempted to address the "disorganized condition" in the Department of the West by declaring martial law and proclaiming free the slaves of active Confederate sympathizers in Missouri.
General David Hunter, also tried his hand at emancipation when in May 1862 he declared slaves free in his Department of the South, which included Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina
Name 2 states that ended slavery BEFORE the end of the Civil War?
West Virginia, Maryland, Missouri, and Tennessee
In Mexico, Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19. What are the names of the celebrations?
El Baile de los Negros (The Dance of the Blacks) or El Día del Negro (The Day of the Black)
What year did Texas make Juneteenth an official state holiday?
January 1, 1980
Why is red important regarding Juneteenth?
The color red holds significant meaning during Juneteenth, often symbolizing the bloodshed and resilience of enslaved people, as well as the sacrifices made in the fight for freedom, and is reflected in traditional foods and drinks.
Who became the first plaintiff in a lawsuit to test segregation in transportation in the United States before Frederick Douglas?
Emiliano Mundrucu
Who served as the only President of the Confederate States?
Jefferson Davis
What is the name of the group of descendants of Black Seminoles who found a home in Mexico, after fleeing slavery and the threat of slave catchers in the US.
Mascogos