Juneteenth is America's best-known emancipation celebration—but not its only one.

Donaldsonville, the historic city along the Mississippi River west bank that serves as the seat of government for Ascension ...

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States, let's look back at some of the things that have ...

Immerse yourself in history as the City of Tallahassee and community partners observe Florida’s Emancipation Day. The holiday recognizes May 20, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation was read on ...

WELCOME BACK. EMANCIPATION DAY IS A SPECIAL LOCAL EVENT HELD EVERY MAY TO MARK THE DAY IN 1865 WHEN NEWS OF FREEDOM OFFICIALLY REACHED FLORIDA, TELLING THE SLAVES THAT THEY WERE NO LONGER. THEY’RE NOW ...

The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center in Gainesville will host a celebration for Florida's Emancipation Day. The free, all-day event includes a walk, music, dance, educational activities, and a ...

Lincoln faces an extreme amount of backlash when drafting the Emancipation Proclamation to free slaves in the confederate states, in this clip from Season 1, "A President At War." Jack Smith's ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees postponed Saturday's game against Tampa Bay because of a forecast for sustained rain and will make it up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Sept. 22. Tickets ...