Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the date when enslaved communities in the state of Texas learned the Civil War had ended, and that they were free from slavery—two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Celebrated by African Americans for generations through food and fellowship, Juneteenth embodies Black resilience, independence, and community. It is a day African Americans set aside to commemorate the end of slavery and the promise of freedom—expressed through music, food, and ceremony. This limited-edition collection foregrounds Black-led designs as part of the Museum's larger Juneteenth celebration of resilience, including a curated summer reading list and virtual programming. Help represent this holiday with products that honor Juneteenth as celebrated.

Learn about Juneteenth and African American cultural traditions with a summer reading list curated by the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Visit the museum’s website to learn more about the history of Juneteenth and register for upcoming virtual programs.

Black and White image credit: Photograph of a picnic dinner at the White House Jazz Festival, 1978

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives, © Milton Williams