The History of Emancipation & Juneteenth

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The History of Emancipation & Juneteenth
 
Amherst, MA – Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021.  The Jones Library offers the opportunity to learn more about the history of this new federal holiday at a presentation by Christopher Daly via Zoom on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm. 
 
Join us for an exciting and engaging virtual exploration of key events and milestones in the journey to freedom, including the abolitionist movement, the election of Abraham Lincoln, Fremont’s Emancipation, Hunter’s Emancipation, and General Benjamin Butler’s “Contraband of War” orders. It delves into the Emancipation Proclamation, as well as the gradual emancipation of enslaved individuals by Federal troops as they advanced through Confederate states. The presentation also highlights the end of the Civil War and the historic issuance of General Order No. 3 on June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas. Finally, it traces Juneteenth’s evolution from a local Galveston celebration to its recognition as a national holiday.
 
Christopher Daley has been captivating audiences across New England for over 30 years with engaging presentations on historical topics. Over the past three years, he has expanded his reach nationally, delivering virtual lectures via Zoom to audiences throughout the United States. His talks have been featured at libraries, historical societies, schools, and various clubs and organizations. After a 25-year career teaching history at the Silver Lake Regional School System in Kingston, Massachusetts, Chris recently retired to focus on his historical endeavors,
 
To register via Zoom, please visit the library calendar at https://www.joneslibrary.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=17050.   The link will be sent to you by email before the event.  For more information, contact Janet Ryan at ryanj@joneslibrary.org.   
 
This program is made possible by the Friends of the Jones Libraries.  
 
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