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Juneteenth
Juneteenth is now a federal holiday, but what is its origin and why is it important that we all know this history?
Sharecropper Cabin at the Institute of Texas Cultures, UTSA's very own museum!
Truly a Texas treasure, the Institute of Texan Cultures sharecropper cabin is one of our most significant artifacts. Learn about the how ITC acquired a 100 year old cabin and its journey from Grimes County to our exhibit floor.
Go here to visit the ITC's virtual exhibit!
Other Museums & Libraries You Should Check Out
- Juneteenth GuideThe San Antonio Public Library celebrates Juneteenth during the month of June.
- The National Museum of African American History & Culture's Juneteenth PortalJuneteenth is a time to gather with family and community, honor the present and reflect on shared history and tradition. Discover the tastes, sounds and experiences of this African American cultural tradition.
- Juneteenth at NYPLJoin The New York Public Library as we honor Juneteenth on June 19.
Discover free events, books, and resources exploring Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the day the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865. - Schomburg Center for Research in Black CultureThe Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, one of The New York Public Library’s renowned research libraries, is a world-leading cultural institution devoted to the research, preservation, and exhibition of materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences.
- San Antonio African American Community Archive and MuseumTo collect, preserve and share the cultural heritage of African Americans in the San Antonio region.