Juneteenth celebrates a milestone in African American history. Do some, in and out of Washington, want to sweep that history under the rug?

Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, is this week. Here's everything to know.

The city's oldest Juneteenth celebrations began 20 years ago, and events will reflect part of Lexington's 250-year heritage.

The only known original copy of General Order No. 3, an 1865 decree that alerted enslaved people in Galveston of their freedom, will be on display

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The museum will be open and waiving admission in honor of Juneteenth. There will be a free tour spotlighting artworks by Black artists, such as Elizabeth Catlett and Diedrick Brackens, set to take place at noon. Free admission to Old Sturbridge Village - Thursday, June 19, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge

Because Juneteenth is now classified as a federal holiday, many government offices and services will be closed on Thursday. Here's a breakdown of what's open or closed on Juneteenth. Like with most federal holidays,

Caden will lead a youth financial literacy workshop for 100 preselected students and serve as keynote speaker at the free 8th Annual Juneteenth Commemoration Ceremony. The celebration also includes performances from the Juba Dance Ensemble and the Kings & Queens of Alkebulan,

As Juneteenth rolls around, now’s the moment to celebrate freedom by uplifting Black queer entrepreneurs. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to finally enforce the Emancipation Proclamation — two and a half years after Lincoln signed it.