This #Juneteenth, our museum will host a variety of events and programs highlighting the holiday all month long. Also known as Freedom Day, the Juneteenth holiday represents a time to gather with family and community, honor the present and reflect on shared history and tradition. Our museum's Juneteenth theme is "Senses of Freedom: Exploring the Tastes, Sounds and Experiences of an African American Celebration." Each week in June, the museum will explore the origins of Juneteenth, the ways newly

Happy Juneteenth. Today we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas. Take a moment to reflect on the history of this day with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. | PBS