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Juneteenth Jubilee at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Local 12 Cincinnati· 1 day agoYou can commemorate Juneteenth at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. The
Was Glendale a 'central station' on Underground Railroad? Village split on alleged ties
Gannett via AOL· 5 days ago"Ohio played probably the biggest role in the Underground Railroad," said James Harrington, manager...
Hidden History in Maywood: Discover local stop on the Underground Railroad
FOX News Chicago· 1 day agoHistory is often hidden in plain sight. Suburban Maywood is home to a stop on the Underground ...
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 2 days agoIf you’re looking to incorporate some Black history into your trip, we’ve got you covered. From world-class African American museums to the birthplace to some of the greatest ...
Things to do in Cincinnati this week: June 17-23
Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer via Yahoo News· 5 days agoFree. Washingtonpark.org. JUNETEENTH: Juneteenth Jubilee, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., National Underground Railroad Freedom ...
Buffalo Sabres celebrate Juneteenth | Buffalo Sabres
NHL· 2 days agoThe Buffalo Sabres are proud to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth. On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation to...
John W. Jones statue unveiling June 22: Why Elmira is celebrating its 'American hero'
The Star Gazette via Yahoo News· 2 days ago"One day I was walking through the (Woodlawn) national cemetery," she said. "I saw beautiful statues...
Juneteenth 2024: Michiana stations along the Underground Railroad
ABC57 South Bend· 21 hours agoJuneteenth is the newest national holiday in the United States, marking the day in 1865 when slaves in Texas learned they were free, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
Boston gears up for Juneteenth celebrations
Boston Herald· 3 days ago“True freedom is expansive and affirmative, and as the cradle of liberty, Boston doesn’t just recognize that freedom, we are determined to maintain it,”...
Juneteenth events happening in Greater Cincinnati
FOX 19 Cincinnati· 6 days agoSince 1866, African Americans have celebrated Juneteenth as an independence day, a day of remembrance, and a time to honor Black history and culture....