Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. Read more about the history of Juneteenth in the Farmer’s Almanac.

And here’s more from the fabulous American historian Heather Cox Richardson.

Want to create a historically-respectful Juneteenth menu? Check out this Food & Wine article; those deviled eggs look delish!