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The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. – General Orders, No. 3Juneteenth and General Orders No. 3, issued on June 19, 1865, announcing that all slaves were free, are among Galveston’s and the nation's most important historical moments. On today's 160th anniversary of that day, we look back on the people, places, and stories of Juneteenth and Galveston's central role in this holiday.Read the full order and learn more at www.galvestonhistory.org/news/juneteenth-and-general-order-no-3. ... See MoreSee Less

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Incorporated in 1954, Galveston Historical Foundation is one of the nation's largest local preservation organizations. Over the last 50 years, the foundation has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, public education, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation and stewardship of historic properties.

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