It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after Civil War's end and two ...

First created in 1997 by National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation founder Ben Haith, the banner is in red, white and blue ...

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks a pivotal moment in American history, commemorating the emancipation of the last ...

Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery. See what President Trump said about it and what the holiday's flag means.

The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops ...

An Abraham Lincoln–signed copy of the 13th Amendment, as well as a copy of the Emacipation Proclamation, are heading to ...

Someone will get a chance to own two literal pieces of American history. The post Documents that Lincoln signed to end ...

Two era-defining documents that ended slavery and reshaped American history are to be auctioned. The Thirteenth Amendment ...

Theatrical event, free day also scheduledSPRINGFIELD The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate ...