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Juneteenth on Martha's Vineyard

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Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States marking the day in 1895 when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX, and announced the end of the Civil War and the end of slavery.

Martha's Vineyard celebrates Juneteenth 2025 with a full calendar of events happening around the Island.

 
 
 

 

Juneteenth News Stories

For Ayanna Pressley, Her Existence Is Resistance

Threats to American democracy was the theme of a talk between Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA 7th District) and Kahina Van Dyke, organizer of the Juneteenth Jubilee events, on Saturday at...

Enjoying More Than a Meal at Taste of Juneteenth

Food and justice were on the menu at the third annual Taste of Juneteenth on Sunday.

Vineyard Celebrates Juneteenth Holiday

Juneteenth became a federal holiday just a few years ago, on June 19, 2021, and ever since events around the Island to commemorate the day have grown.

Juneteenth Celebrations Arrive on-Island

Juneteenth on the Vineyard arrives next week with a full schedule of community, culinary and academic events to celebrate the holiday.

Juneteenth Celebrations Recalled the Full Scope of History

Beginning with the arrival of the Amistad into Vineyard Haven harbor Thursday through a gospel brunch in Edgartown on Monday, the Vineyard celebrated Juneteenth with joy and reverence.

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