On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people we…

Jun 19, 2025 | Cape May - Lewes Ferry

On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. The troops’ arrival came two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, this day is honored as Juneteenth.

In honor of #juneteenth,

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