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Juneteenth

NH, United States

Why is Juneteenth called Juneteenth? Its name is a portmanteau of "June" and "nineteenth", as it is celebrated on the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when as the American Civil War was ending, Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas.

Juneteenth

NH, United States

Juneteenth, now a US federal holiday, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Learn more! Visit the Black Heritage Trail of NH to find celebration events happening in NH!

World Refugee Day

NH, United States

On June 20, the world commemorates the strength, courage and resilience of millions of refugees. For more information, visit: https://www.un.org/en/observances/refugee-day or https://www.unhcr.org/en-us/world-refugee-day.html