BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620 DTSTAMP:20260510T160622 CREATED:20241222T025344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T032731Z UID:10000094-1750291200-1750377599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Emancipation Day in Texas DESCRIPTION:In the state of Texas\, Emancipation Day is celebrated as Juneteenth\, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the state. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Emancipation Day?\nThe History of Emancipation Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nWho is General Gordon Granger?\n\nWhen is Emancipation Day?\nEmancipation Day marks the day on June 19\, 1865\, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston\, Texas\, to announce and enforce the end of slavery\, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1\, 1863. In the state of Texas\, Emancipation Day is observed on June 19 each year. \nThe following is the list of Emancipation Day from 2020 to 2049.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2020Friday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2021Saturday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2022Sunday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2023Monday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2025Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2026Friday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2027Saturday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2028Monday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2031Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2032Saturday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2033Sunday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2034Monday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2036Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2037Friday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2038Saturday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2039Sunday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2042Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2043Friday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2044Sunday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2045Monday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2048Friday \n \n Emancipation DayJune 19\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Emancipation Day?\nOn January 1\, 1863\, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation\, declaring all enslaved people in Confederate states to be free. However\, its enforcement depended on the advance of Union troops\, and in remote areas like Texas\, slavery continued due to the lack of a significant Union presence. \nDuring the Civil War\, Texas became a refuge for enslavers\, who moved their enslaved laborers westward to avoid Union forces. By 1865\, an estimated 250\,000 enslaved people were still held in bondage in Texas. \nOn June 19\, 1865\, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston\, Texas\, with 2\,000 troops to take control of the state and enforce emancipation. This announcement marked the formal end of slavery in Texas. \nThe first Juneteenth celebrations began in Texas in 1866\, just one year after the announcement of emancipation. Newly freed African Americans pooled resources to purchase land specifically for Juneteenth celebrations\, such as Emancipation Park in Houston in 1872. Juneteenth became a deeply rooted tradition in African American communities\, particularly in Texas\, but also spread to other parts of the country as people migrated. \nIn 1979\, Texas became the first state to recognize Juneteenth as an official state holiday\, largely due to the efforts of State Representative Al Edwards\, often referred to as the "Father of the Juneteenth Holiday." The first official observance in Texas took place on June 19\, 1980. \nJuneteenth gained national recognition when it became a federal holiday in 2021\, known as Juneteenth National Independence Day. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn Emancipation Day in Texas\, people engage in a variety of activities that honor the history of emancipation\, celebrate freedom\, and reflect on African American culture and resilience. \nDiscussions\, lectures\, and storytelling sessions educate participants about the history of slavery\, emancipation\, and the Texas-specific significance of Juneteenth. Museums and historical sites host special exhibits and guided tours. \nMany cities in Texas host Juneteenth parades featuring floats\, marching bands\, dancers\, and performers celebrating African American heritage. Community festivals include live music\, cultural performances\, and local vendors offering food\, art\, and crafts. Traditional African and African American dances showcase cultural heritage and creativity. \nFamilies and friends gather to enjoy meals\, often including barbecue\, fried chicken\, and cornbread. Basketball tournaments\, baseball games\, and rodeos are popular at Juneteenth events. Many people enjoy outdoor games\, hiking\, and kayaking in parks and recreational areas. \nWho is General Gordon Granger?\nGordon Granger was a Union general during the American Civil War\, best known for his role in the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas\, which led to the celebration of Juneteenth. His military career spanned decades\, and his actions during the Civil War and Reconstruction left a lasting impact. \nHe was born on November 6\, 1821\, in Joy\, New York\, and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1845. He served in the Mexican-American War (1846–1848)\, gaining valuable combat experience\, and then participated in campaigns against Native American tribes and in various garrison duties across the United States. \nGranger quickly rose through the ranks during the Civil War\, earning recognition for his leadership and strategic mind and played key roles in several major battles such as the Battle of Chickamauga (1863) and the Battle of Mobile Bay (1864). \nAfter the Confederacy's surrender in April 1865\, Granger was assigned to command the District of Texas to restore federal authority and enforce emancipation. On June 19\, 1865\, Granger arrived in Galveston\, Texas\, with 2\,000 Union troops\, and issued General Order No. 3\, which effectively ended slavery in Texas\, freeing approximately 250\,000 enslaved people. \nGranger continued to serve in the U.S. Army during the Reconstruction period\, focusing on rebuilding Southern states and enforcing civil rights. Gordon Granger died on January 10\, 1876\, in Santa Fe\, New Mexico\, at the age of 54. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/emancipation-day-texas/ CATEGORIES:Political Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/General-Gordon-Granger.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620 DTSTAMP:20260510T160622 CREATED:20241212T071202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T033626Z UID:10000047-1750291200-1750377599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Juneteenth DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth\, celebrated on June 19th\, holds a particularly significant place in United States history and African American culture. This date marks the anniversary of June 19\, 1865\, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston\, Texas\, and announced the end of the Civil War and the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the state\, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1\, 1863. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Juneteenth?\nThe History of Juneteenth?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nWho was General Gordon Granger?\n\nWhen is Juneteenth?\nJuneteenth is a federal public holiday in the United States and it is celebrated on June 19th each year. The following is the list of Juneteenth in the United States. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2021Saturday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2022Sunday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2023Monday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2024Wednesday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2025Thursday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2026Friday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2027Saturday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2028Monday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2029Tuesday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2030Wednesday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2031Thursday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2032Saturday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2033Sunday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2034Monday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2035Tuesday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2036Thursday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2037Friday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2038Saturday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2039Sunday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2040Tuesday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2041Wednesday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2042Thursday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2043Friday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2044Sunday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2045Monday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2046Tuesday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2047Wednesday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2048Friday \n \n JuneteenthJune 19\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Juneteenth?\nOn January 1\, 1863\, during the American Civil War\, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation\, declaring all enslaved people in Confederate-held territory free. However\, this did not immediately free all slaves\, especially in remote areas like Texas. \nUnion Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston\, Texas\, on June 19\, 1865. Texas was one of the last Confederate states where slavery was still practiced\, as the minimal presence of Union troops in the region had delayed the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation. Granger read aloud "General Order No. 3" in Galveston\, proclaiming the freedom of enslaved people in Texas. \nThe first Juneteenth celebrations began in 1866. These were initially local Texas gatherings and involved prayer services and celebrations of African American culture. As African Americans migrated from Texas to other parts of the United States\, they carried the Juneteenth celebrations with them. \nTexas made Juneteenth a state holiday in 1980. Other states gradually followed\, recognizing it in various forms. \nOn June 17\, 2021\, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act\, which made Juneteenth an official federal holiday. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn Juneteenth\, a variety of activities and events are organized to celebrate African American freedom\, culture\, and achievements. These celebrations are both joyful and reflective\, providing opportunities for community gathering\, education\, and reflection on the historical significance. Here are five common ways to celebrate: \nMany cities host festivals and parades featuring music\, dance\, and other performances that celebrate African American culture and history. \nChurches and religious organizations often hold special services or prayer meetings to honor the day and reflect on the journey of African Americans. \nFamilies often come together for cookouts\, picnics\, or barbecues. These gatherings are a way to reconnect with family members and pass down the historical significance of Juneteenth to younger generations. \nArt exhibitions\, film screenings\, and theater performances focusing on African American history and culture are often organized. These events highlight the contributions and resilience of the African American community. \nWorkshops\, seminars\, and lectures may be held to discuss the history of slavery\, the Civil War\, emancipation\, and current issues of racial justice and equity. \nWho was General Gordon Granger?\nGordon Granger was a Union general during the American Civil War\, best known for his role in the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas\, which led to the celebration of Juneteenth. His military career spanned decades\, and his actions during the Civil War and Reconstruction left a lasting impact. \nHe was born on November 6\, 1821\, in Joy\, New York\, and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1845. He served in the Mexican-American War (1846–1848)\, gaining valuable combat experience\, and then participated in campaigns against Native American tribes and in various garrison duties across the United States. \nGranger quickly rose through the ranks during the Civil War\, earning recognition for his leadership and strategic mind and played key roles in several major battles such as the Battle of Chickamauga (1863) and the Battle of Mobile Bay (1864). \nAfter the Confederacy's surrender in April 1865\, Granger was assigned to command the District of Texas to restore federal authority and enforce emancipation. On June 19\, 1865\, Granger arrived in Galveston\, Texas\, with 2\,000 Union troops\, and issued "General Order No. 3"\, which effectively ended slavery in Texas\, freeing approximately 250\,000 enslaved people. \nGranger continued to serve in the U.S. Army during the Reconstruction period\, focusing on rebuilding Southern states and enforcing civil rights. Gordon Granger died on January 10\, 1876\, in Santa Fe\, New Mexico\, at the age of 54. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/juneteenth/ CATEGORIES:Political Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Juneteenth-USA-01.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR