Juneteenth Celebration

The 1st Annual
June 17th, 2023 9 AM - 6 PM
Located in Downtown Warrenton, GA!
Come join us in celebrating Juneteenth! Family Friendly. Live Music. Food. Kids Activities. Learn History. Guest Speakers. Lots of Vendors. T-Shirts. Grill Off!

So much to do and all day to do it.

Questions? Email: Info@HometownWarrenton.org

Juneteenth History

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, is an important holiday celebrated in the United States on June 19th each year. The holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and recognizes the end of slavery in the country. It specifically marks the day when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, and announced the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, which had been issued by President Abraham Lincoln two and a half years earlier.

Juneteenth holds significant historical and cultural significance as it symbolizes the long-delayed liberation of African Americans from the institution of slavery. While the Emancipation Proclamation had declared the freedom of enslaved people in Confederate states, it was the arrival of General Granger's troops and his proclamation that effectively brought the news of freedom to Texas, one of the last states where slavery continued. Juneteenth serves as a reminder of the struggles and achievements of African Americans, highlighting the ongoing fight for racial equality and social justice in the United States. It is widely celebrated with various events, including parades, picnics, family gatherings, educational activities, and discussions on the significance of the day. In recent years, there have been increased efforts to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday to honor and commemorate the historical legacy of slavery and its aftermath.