Juneteenth Birthplace

09/04/2026

Join the Galveston County Museum for a special program honoring the life and legacy of Opal Lee, known nationwide as the Grandmother of Juneteenth. ❤️💚💛

Public historian Samuel Collins III will share the story of her remarkable life, decades of advocacy and journey to help make Juneteenth a federal holiday.

📅 September 8 | 10 a.m.
📍 Galveston County Museum | 722 Moody
🎟️ Free and open to the public

08/18/2026

Happy Birthday to local artist, Ted Ellis! Join us in celebrating Ted by stopping by the Nia Cultural Center, Inc to see his Juneteenth Art of Soccer sculpture, a piece that brings together art, history and the beautiful game.

📍Nia Cultural Center | 2217 The Strand, Suite 101

Learn more about The Art of Soccer installations 👉 https://www.visitgalveston.com/world-cup/art-of-soccer/

06/25/2026

Juneteenth celebrations continue this Sunday at Groundswell / Galveston's Own Farmers Market.

Stop by on June 28 from 9 AM to noon to connect, learn, pick up your weekly groceries, and spend time with community partners honoring Juneteenth.

Community partners include:
🖤 Nia Cultural Center, Inc
💚 Galveston Alphas, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Gamma Pi Lambda Chapter
💛 Ctrl+Create
❤️ Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Tau Zeta Chapter

Details at: www.visitgalveston.com/events/celebrate-juneteenth-at-gofm/

06/24/2026

This weekend brings another way to gather and honor Juneteenth. The second annual Juneteenth Gospel Western Extravaganza is happening Friday, June 27, from 5 to 7 PM at the Wilbrydge Reception Center, with gospel music, western style, and community at the center of it all.

Tickets are $25 per person, and tables of eight are $200. See more at: www.visitgalveston.com/events/juneteenth-gospel-western-extravaganza/

06/18/2026

This Sunday at The Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston Symphony Orchestra presents GSO Juneteenth: Her Voice, Her Story.

The concert features music by Black women composers Jessie Montgomery, Undine Smith Moore, and Florence Price, followed by Mary Lou Williams’ complete Zodiac Suite, a jazz and classical work connected to names like Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and Art Tatum.

Sunday, June 21 from 4-6 PM.

Experience an unforgettable celebration at Galveston’s historic The Grand 1894 Opera House. Her Voice, Her Story brings you an evening honoring the Black women

06/18/2026

Today, June 18 at 6 PM, Friends of the Texas Historical Commission will host Juneteenth: A Texas Freedom Story, a virtual program exploring the Texas history behind Juneteenth and its lasting legacy.

The discussion will feature Samuel Collins III and Ed Cotham, who will share more about the story that began in Galveston and continues to be remembered across generations.

Register here:

Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when news of emancipation finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, marking a long‑delayed […]

06/17/2026

This Friday the Galveston Island Juneteenth Music Festival & Fireworks returns to Menard Park for a free celebration in the birthplace of Juneteenth.

The day includes community tributes, youth recognition, cultural activities, vendors, and live music performances.

It ends with the City of Galveston, Texas - Government fireworks along the Seawall at 9:15 PM.

The event is free and open to the public at Menard Park, 2222 28th St. Learn more: www.visitgalveston.com/events/galveston-island-juneteenth-music-festival-fireworks/

06/15/2026

Juneteenth: Voices of Freedom is happening Thursday, June 18 at The Bryan Museum - Galveston.

The evening brings together poetry, music, local artists, authors, businesses, and community organizations for a celebration of Black voices and Galveston’s long connection to Juneteenth.

Learn more: www.visitgalveston.com/events/juneteenth-voices-of-freedom-at-the-bryan-museum/

06/13/2026

The Galveston Island Juneteenth Festival & Celebration is happening now until 8pm. What a beautiful day to celebrate.

06/11/2026

Join us for the 5th Annual Emancipation Gospel Celebration at The Grand 1894 Opera House.

With performances by Karen Clark Sheard, Byron Cage, and The Brown Four, we’ll honor freedom, faith, and the legacy of Black excellence.

Help us celebrate 161 years of resilience, joy, and community 😍 Tickets: www.thegrand.com/shows/emancipation-gospel-celebration/