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Celebrating Juneteenth!
June 09, 2026
Juneteenth, short for “June Nineteenth.” marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX, in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. Of course we know that the troops arrived a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Nonetheless, it finally happened! Read more to understand why here or in this Farmer’s Almanac article.
Juneteenth is considered the longest running African American holiday. A federal holiday since 2021, Juneteenth occurs this year on Friday, June 19. Communities across the nation hold celebrations on or around the date. Find an event in your area!
In Fond du Lac, join Ebony Vision’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, 11 am - 4 pm at Buttermilk Creek Park, 701 S. Park Ave. Ebony Vision is a local nonprofit that works to foster a more inclusive community. Learn more at https://www.evfdl.org/ or follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587236823421
For this year’s event, bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the celebration including amazing live music, great food, community resources, kids activities and each other!
CSA is a proud sponsor of this event.
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