Origins & Timeline
The city and state where the events that inspired Juneteenth’s took place.
What is Galveston, Texas?
Juneteenth is celebrated every year in this month.
What is June?
The Juneteenth flag intentionally uses the same three colors as the American flag.
What are red, white, and blue?
A tradition at many Juneteenth celebrations features foods and drinks of this color.
What is red?
The president who signed the law making Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021.
Who is Joe Biden?
The Union general who issued the Juneteenth order on June 19, 1865.
Who is Gordon Granger?
Juneteenth marks freedom being announced in this year.
What is 1865?
The flag’s central star represents Texas and the freedom of African Americans in all ____ states.
What are 50 states?
This fruit is commonly served at Juneteenth celebrations and is also a refreshing summer favorite.
What is watermelon?
The formal name of the federal holiday in 2021.
What is Juneteenth National Independence Day?
One key reason freedom’s enforcement came later in Texas: there were too few of these to enforce emancipation earlier.
What are Union troops (federal troops)?
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in this country.
What is the United States?
The curved arc across the flag symbolizes a new ____.
What is a horizon (new horizon of opportunity)?
Two common red drinks mentioned in Juneteenth traditions: hibiscus tea and strawberry ____.
What is soda?
The first state to recognize Juneteenth as an official state holiday effective January 1, 1980.
What is Texas?
The 1863 proclamation that declared enslaved people in rebellious states “forever free,” but required enforcement.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in this year.
What is 2021?
The starburst/nova around the star represents a new ____.
What is a beginning (or new start)?
This cooking tradition is frequently highlighted as a Juneteenth staple, especially in Texas.
What is barbecue?
Juneteenth in 2026 falls on this day of the week.
What is Friday?
The name of the military decree issued on June 19, 1865.
What is General Order No. 3?
Juneteenth is often called America’s second “___ Day.”
What is Independence Day?
The date often shown on the Juneteenth flag is June 19, ____.
What is 1865?
Red foods at Juneteenth celebrations often symbolize resilience and this core idea.
What is strength / freedom?
Known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” this activist gained national attention for advocating for federal recognition.
Who is Opal Lee?