Throughout the state of Delaware, a number of organizations are holding events to celebrate and honor the Juneteenth holiday. Made a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth is short for “June 19” and celebrates the day in 1865 when Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and his officers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to free any remaining slaves. About two months after the …
How to celebrate Juneteenth holiday in Delaware
The First State has a number of events and ceremonies to celebrate and honor the newly-established federal holiday, Juneteenth. Short for June 19, the day celebrates June 19, 1865, when Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and his officers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to free any remaining slaves. It was two months after the Civil War had ended, and more than …