On June 19, 1865, federal soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to free all enslaved people in the state, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Here are several Juneteenth events happening around the Triangle in June
Raleigh
Friday, June 21: From 6:30 to 9 p.m., The "Juneteenth: In Song & Word" event will include performances by Nnenna Freelon with Pierce Freelon, Shana Tucker, Freddy Greene and The Martin Luther King, Jr. All-Children's Choir. This is a free event but registration is required.
WHERE: North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street
Saturday, June 22: Juneteenth Community Celebration - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Fruit of Labor World Culture Center, 4200 Lake Ridge Drive in Raleigh
Durham
Saturday, June 22: Juneteenth at Stagville Open House-From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this free annual event includes talks and guided tours.
WHERE: Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Highway
Fuquay-Varina
Sunday, June 23: From 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., the annual M.A.N.iFest (Music, Art, & Networking) Juneteenth Celebration event will focus on the impact of STEM and -- what they call --"edu-tainment" aspect of their Juneteenth programming. Ticket costs vary on individual programs.
WHERE: Arts Center: 123 East Vance Street
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Apex
Saturday, June 15: From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the event will feature live music, food trucks, art, Juneteenth stories and more.
WHERE: The Depot, 220 North Salem Street
Cary
Saturday, June 15: From 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., the event will include live music, delicious bites from food trucks and vendors. It is free and suitable for all ages.
WHERE: Downtown Park, 327 S Academy Street
Chapel Hill/Carrboro
Sunday, June 16: Starting at 2 p.m., this celebration will include food, music and fun.
WHERE: Hargraves Community Center, 216 N. Roberson Street
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Garner
Saturday, June 15: From 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., the Garner Juneteenth Committee is gearing up for its third annual celebration. It will include music from local choirs, dance performances and a presentation by Professor Mary D. Williams.
WHERE: Performing Arts Center, 742 W Garner Road
Morrisville
Saturday, June 8: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Morrisville's Juneteenth event will feature music, historical presentations, entertainment, food trucks, mural unveil and a Fish Fry by Morrisville Education & Community Services Enterprise.
WHERE: Shiloh Park, 922 Church Street
Thursday, June 13: Starting at 7:30 p.m., there is a George H. White: Searching for Freedom Documentary screening. Following the screening, Deputy Secretary Dr. Darin Waters, Office of Archives and History, will moderate a Q&A session featuring Graham, historian Earl Ijames, and film producer Mike O'Connell. It is a free event.
WHERE: North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street
Saturday, June 15: From 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., the celebration will include exhibitors, vendors, food trucks, a children's activity zone, and live music. This is a free event.
WHERE: Dix Park, 693 Palmer Drive
Rocky Mount
There is a three-day Juneteenth celebration from June 14-16 in downtown Rocky Mount.
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Wake Forest
There is a two-day Juneteenth celebration.
Friday, June 14: A community gathering from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Street Park on 416 N Taylor Street
Saturday, June 15: A walking parade at 10 a.m., starts at the Hope House on 334 N. Allen Road and ends at Dubois Center on 518 N. Franklin Street.
Durham
Saturday, June 15: From 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., the 19th annual North Carolina Juneteenth celebration will include live music, vendors exhibitors, kids zone and food trucks. It is open to the public.
WHERE: NCCU, 705 East Lawson Street