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BONUS EPISODE: The Juneteenth Legacy Project with Sam Collins III

June 26, 2021 Ken Wise Civil War, Culture 00:22:25 Comments Off on BONUS EPISODE: The Juneteenth Legacy Project with Sam Collins III

Galveston native Sam Collins III had a vision to bring Texas history and the Juneteenth story to its home in a grand way. Enlisting the help of a team of artists, technology experts, and the Galveston community, the Juneteenth Legacy Project came to life at the very site where General Granger issued General Order No….

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Ep. 102: Juneteenth and the Celebration of Freedom

June 19, 2021 Ken Wise Civil War, Culture, Texas stories 45:19 Comments Off on Ep. 102: Juneteenth and the Celebration of Freedom

On June 19, 1865, union general Gordon Granger landed in Galveston and issued some general orders. His General Order No. 3 informed the people of Texas that all the slaves in Texas were now free. Since then, “Juneteenth” has been celebrated in Texas as the anniversary of emancipation. Juneteenth became an official Texas state holiday…

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