Juneteenth @ 160
United States Colored Troop's Call to Freedom - Our Journey to Progress
Join the TPWD Buffalo Soldiers and the Center for African American Military History (CAAMH), which operates the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM), to celebrate the 160th Anniversary of Juneteenth with a three-day celebration (June 19-21) centered on community engagement, empowerment, and education. The celebration will include exhibits, panel discussions, artistic installations, and interpretations related to the Emancipation Proclamation complemented by a living history encampment.
Juneteenth@160 is a unique opportunity for all communities to gather, celebrate, and learn. BSNM has a special focus on youth, educators, history enthusiasts, and lifelong learners so that we, the people, develop a more meaningful understanding of the historical context of Juneteenth.
Juneteenth@160 Events
Opening Juneteenth Exhibition Reception
Thursday, June 19, 2025 | University Museum at Texas Southern University
5:30 Pm - 8:30 PM
Juneteenth Living History Encampment
Friday & Saturday, June 20-21 2025 | Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
10:00 Am - 4:00 PM
Juneteenth Call to Action Closing Party: "Boots on the Ground"
Saturday, June 21, 2025
El Dorado Ballroom
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM