Concerts, art exhibits, historical presentations, film screenings, and more are planned in celebration of Juneteenth in Montgomery County. The holiday has been celebrated since 1865 and observed as a federal holiday since 2021. It commemorates the date when some of the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were notified of their freedom following the Civil War. Juneteenth celebrations connect and strengthen communities with an emphasis on education, conversation, acknowledgment of our nation’s history, and the hope of building a better future together.