Juneteenth at the Field Museum
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Juneteenth marks the celebration of the end of chattel slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union forces declared victory over the Confederacy and announced that all formerly enslaved people were now free. Juneteenth stands as a powerful symbol—not only of liberation, but also of the long road toward healing and reconciliation.
If you're just learning about Juneteenth for the first time, here are some resources to help you begin exploring its history and significance.
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Juneteenth Digital Toolkit
Digital Toolkit from the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Juneteenth Virtual Bookshelf
Virtual Bookshelf: Juneteenth from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Juneteenth Library of Congress
Juneteenth from the Library of Congress offers extensive additional resources.
George Washington Carver Audio Tour
To learn more about the meaning of Juneteenth through our collections, we invite you to explore the George Washington Carver audio tour through nine Museum exhibits to hear the story of his research and publications.
Recommended Reading
From our friends at Chicago Public Library, celebrate June 19th with these books about the abolition of slavery.
