It's the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, and Galveston celebrated their rich history at the very place it began.

The small Juneteenth museum in Galveston's Ashton Villa is actually packed with history about the city's Black community and the famous ordinance.

Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday, and more about its history. HOW DID JUNETEENTH START? The celebrations began with enslaved people in Galveston, Texas ...

It's the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, and Galveston celebrated their rich history at the very place it began.

America will celebrate Juneteenth for the fourth year since it became a federal holiday. But for Galveston families, celebrations can be traced back generations.

GALVESTON, Texas — As a blazing sun rises over Galveston Island on the Texas coast, Sam Collins stands on the spot where history happened 157 years ago. "The birthplace of Juneteenth is here at ...

GALVESTON, Texas — As a blazing sun rises over Galveston Island on the Texas coast, Sam Collins stands on the spot where history happened 157 years ago. “The birthplace of Juneteenth is here ...

GALVESTON, Texas — As a blazing sun rises over Galveston Island on the Texas coast, Sam Collins stands on the spot where history happened 157 years ago. "The birthplace of Juneteenth is here at ...

Juneteenth Galveston Unpacks Juneteenth History With New Downtown Mural This weekend, Texans will celebrate Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day enslaved African-Americans were liberated in ...

Juneteenth celebrations are happening all across Northern California, and it's important to know the history behind the holiday.