Honoring Juneteenth

Commemorating the emancipation of all enslaved African Americans [Road Scholar]( [Celebrating Juneteenth] On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, bringing news of the end of the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation, which had been issued over two years previously. This day became known as Juneteenth. Today, we honor Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday and a day that has a long history of celebration in the African American community. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of all enslaved African Americans and is a day to reflect on the history of slavery and celebrate freedom and independence. Curious to learn more about the emancipation movement? Join Kimberly Szewczyk from the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park for this [free online lecture]( to go beyond the Underground Railroad to learn about Harriet Tubman's 92 years of life in service. [Road Scholar]( [The Tubman Story: Harriet’s Fight for Human Rights]( [Keep Learning →]( [View online]( © 2023 Elderhostel Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975. [Unsubscribe]( • [Update Your Preferences]( • [Privacy Policy]( [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( 1-800-454-5768 PO Box 56033, Boston, MA 02205-6033