Juneteenth Conference
June 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Lone Star College-Tomball Center for Civic Engagement is hosting a virtual Juneteenth Conference on June 4, 2026. This year, our country is celebrating its 250th anniversary. Juneteenth is a defining moment in both U.S. and Texas history. Five years ago, the United States Congress passed legislation to create the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday. The purpose of this event is to inform the public about this holiday and its place in U.S. and Texas history.
Attendees will be able to:
Trace the history of Juneteenth
Explain what happened on June 19, 1865
Recognize important historical figures associated with Juneteenth
Discuss the future of the Juneteenth holiday and education
This event is free and open to the public.
