Juneteenth commemorates the official emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas on June 19, 1865, marking the end of slavery in the United States. It's a day of celebration, reflection, and remembrance, often involving family gatherings, community events, and expressions of joy, gratitude, and hope. 

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, and Freedom Day, is the oldest nationally-celebrated holiday, honoring the freedom of enslaved people in the United States.

The Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project seeks to acknowledge the history and memory of Bristol’s participation in slavery and the Transatlantic Human Trade and its resounding effects on African and Indigenous peoples by erecting a memorial to honor those affected by this history and their contributions to our nation, and to serve as a site for educating people on this history and for hosting reconciliation and healing ceremonies.