Searchable collection of photographs, documents, and posters related to Juneteenth and emancipation.

Digital access to the original document in the National Archives.

The Galveston and Texas History Center (GTHC) has books, manuscript collections, and photograph collections available to research Juneteenth, or Emancipation Day for African-Americans who learned of their freedom from slavery on June 19, 1865, in Galveston.

​The Zinn Education Project emphasizes the importance of educating students about Juneteenth as a pivotal moment in the Black freedom struggle.

An introduction to Juneteenth by the Texas State Historical Association, including images of General Order Number 3, the proclamation by General Gordon Granger concerning the emancipation.

A Congressional Research Service report on the history of Juneteenth; federal legislation, presidential statements and other government documents; and additional resources. Updated May 30, 2023

Join the museum’s Juneteenth celebration – during the entire month of June – and embrace the rich history of Freedom Day each week.

The Texas State Library & Archives Commission has a list of resources here.