– OFFICE CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH –
On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free.
This day came to be known as Juneteenth — a time to celebrate, gather as a family, reflect on the past and look to the future.
#Juneteenth has always been more than a holiday. The day stands as a testament to and celebration of the unyielding spirit of a people. Learn more and join in the celebration with @NMAAHC: nmaach.si.edu/Juneteenth