Inside the steeple of Old North Church and among the Southern Colonies, less familiar stories of the events from 250 years ...

The community event, on June 14, includes the history of Juneteenth, food, youth activities, music and a variety of cultural ...

DC was only part of the U.S. to pay off slave owners for freeing enslaves persons they held.

D.C. Emancipation Day celebrations continue, with a parade, festival, and concert commemorating the end of slavery in the ...

Stepping from the bright red trolley in Galveston’s Historic District felt like a journey back in time. A few colleagues and ...

Emancipation Day marks the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia on April 16, 1862. More than 3,000 enslaved ...

Thousands turned out Sunday to partake in D.C.’s parade marking Emancipation Day, the day in 1862 that 3,000 enslaved people ...

The district is celebrating the 20th anniversary of D.C. Emancipation Day with performances from Chante Moore, Anthony ...

Joey D. Vieira, who was best known for starring in the iconic "Lassie" television series, passed away this week at the age of ...

In 2025, D.C. is celebrating 20 years of officially observing the holiday. A parade, festival, concert and fireworks will ...

Juneteenth commemorates the pivotal day of June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Texas were freed, marking their ...