Laughter and music spilled out the front door of the Texas African American Museum as children played corn hole and adults played bingo during the museum性视界传媒檚 Juneteenth community celebration.
The event, which took place Monday, was a way to recognize and observe the Juneteenth holiday, according to Museum Executive Director and Curator Gloria Washington.
Visitors came from near and far to attend the annual Texas African American Museum community celebration held on Monday.
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The displays included photos from of Black men on the downtown square of Tyler between the years of 1890 and 1912.
Washington said people came from as far as New York for the celebration.
性视界传媒淲e性视界传媒檝e had people come from New York to visit and see what the museum and this event is all about,性视界传媒 she said.
A group also came from Florida to attend the event.
Laughter and music spilled out the front door of the Texas African American Museum as children played corn hole and adults played bingo during the Museum性视界传媒檚 Juneteenth community celebration on Monday.
Washington said she hoped visitors would get a better understanding of African American history after attending the event.
性视界传媒淭his is really about educating the public about our African American history, events that happened before slavery was ended and events that happened after and continue today,性视界传媒 she said.
Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day, or Emancipation Day, is a holiday in the United States that commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. state of Texas in June 1865, and more generally the emancipation of African-American slaves through the Confederate South.
Celebrated on June 19, the term is a portmanteau of June and nineteenth, and is recognized as a state holiday or special day of observance in most states.
The museum remains focused on education and historic preservation of African American history both on a regional and national level. Its mission is to explore, expand, preserve, and educate those who are interested in African American history, culture, and contributions to society through photographs, artifacts, and more.
The museum holds several events throughout the year and will hold a celebration for African American Music Appreciation Month on Sunday.
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