The Juneteenth holiday traces its origins to 1865 Texas, but is now firmly rooted across the country to mark the anniversary of Emancipation. Learn about Juneteenth's history in today's Out of the Box blog. http://www.virginiamemory.com/blogs/out_of_the_box/2014/06/19/juneteenth-a-celebration-of-freedom/ ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html This list is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
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