Dates/Years
Juneteenth was created on this date
What is June 19, 1865?
This president played an important role in ending slavery
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
What is the Civil War?
A celebration of freedom... an American holiday that commemorates abolition of slavery in the United States
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth became a National Holiday during this year
What is 2021
The largest Juneteenth celebration is held at this location
What is Booker T. Washington Park?
This amendment was put in place to abolish slavery
What is the 13th amendment?
Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Black Independence Day, Jubilee Day
What is another name for Juneteenth?
The first Juneteenth celebration was held during this year
What is 1866?
This individual led the effort to make Juneteenth the official state holiday in Texas
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
The colors being red, white and blue represent this flag (white star in the middle)
What is the Juneteenth flag?
During this year, a group of former slaves pooled $800 together through local churches to purchase ten acres of land and create Emancipation Park to host Juneteenth celebrations in Houston, Tx
What is 1870?
This is the historic location where the order announcing the end of slavery was read
What is Ashton Villa?
Which president signed the Emancipation Proclamation?
This color of soda pop has become closely associated with Juneteenth celebrations
What is red?