Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th ... particularly in remote areas like Texas. On June 19, 1865, General Granger’s General ...

It was Wednesday, June 19, when Major General Gordon Granger and his troops rode into ... of freedom that's since become ...

Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston with General Order No. 3 announcing all enslaved people in Texas were free ... Student Center for Equity and Justice are recognizing the important moment in history ...

Emancipation Day. Freedom Day. Jubilee Day. Juneteenth is known by many names. On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger delivered General Order No. 3 to the enslaved people and residents of ...

Juneteenth celebrates June ... Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston with more than 2,000 Union troops and recited General Order No. 3. "The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance ...