On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free. This day came to be known as Juneteenth, now officially a federal holiday. Darien recognizes the continued need to battle racism and to continue our efforts to build a more peaceful and cohesive community. You are invited to join the city in this day of reflection, recognition, and acknowledgment of healing. Learn more about Juneteenth from the
National Museum of African American History and Culture.