The handbill that informed slaves in Texas of their freedom was given out June 19, 1865, more than two years after President ...

The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War.

The Villa San Agustín de Laredo Genealogical Society is inviting the community to its 7th Genealogical and Historical Exhibit ...