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What is closed on Juneteenth in New Hampshire? Check the list
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will be closed on Juneteenth, meaning no mail will be delivered. However, FedEx ...
In historic N.H. cemetery, a new headstone honors a formerly enslaved Black woman and education pioneer
Among the gray tombstones weathered by wind, rain, and time in the historic North Cemetery of Portsmouth, N.H., there now ...
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A New England site uses AR to preserve history this Juneteenth
An augmented reality-based website will help visitors peel back the layers of a historic — and nearly forgotten — burial ...
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New Orleans celebrates Juneteenth with music, food and reflection
New Orleans has several events this week in honor of Juneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of ...
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Juneteenth 2025 in Portsmouth: African drumming and more events
Juneteenth 2025 in Portsmouth will celebrate the 10 years of the African Burying Ground Memorial Park with African drumming ...
Could Trump end Juneteenth as a federal holiday? The short answer: Not on his own
States that do not recognize Juneteenth as a permanent state holiday include Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, ...
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Juneteenth celebration expands despite civil rights backlash
Celebrations of Juneteenth, the new federal holiday that honors the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas, are growing ...
What's the history of Juneteenth? What it celebrates
Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” honors the day in 1865 ...
Juneteenth Restaurant Week celebrates Black-owned restaurants in New Haven
Juneteenth Restaurant Week is back in New Haven spotlighting Black-owned restaurants while honoring freedom, culture and ...