Juneteenth Celebration at Historic Penn Center

Join us at Penn Center for a meaningful and community-centered Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

This free event honors Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally learned they were free. Recognized as a national holiday in 2021, Juneteenth represents a powerful milestone in American history and the ongoing journey toward freedom and equality.

“Juneteenth has moved from being a state-based holiday in Texas to being a national holiday. And there’s good reason for that because it is the bookend of emancipation,” says Dr. Robert Adams, Executive Director of Penn Center.

Guests are invited to gather in celebration, reflection, and community. This event is open to all and offers an opportunity to honor the past while engaging with the present.
We look forward to welcoming you.

Vendors wanted! Free registration. Visit this link to sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-celebration-at-the-historic-penn-center-tickets-1987743829302?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true