Juneteenth events at Booker T. Washington National Monument detail the life of the famous author and orator who was freed in ...

The Franklin County native was born into slavery and rose to become a prominent figure for African American education.

Booker T. Washington is expanding its Juneteenth celebration to a three-day event starting June 20 in honor of the 160th ...

George Washington Birthplace National Monument in Eastern Virginia offers the opportunity to explore the birthplace of ...

The plans for the structure began in 1835, as The Washington National Monument Society appointed bonded agents to collect funds from the public for construction of a monument to George Washington.

Meanwhile, various groups wrestling for control over the Washington National Monument Society threw a wrench into work on the memorial. Then, between 1856 and 1876, with the Civil War ...

The Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln in January 1863, but it wasn’t until June 19, 1865, ...

The Booker T. Washington National Monument is commemorating 160 years since his emancipation. The event showcases how the monument is bringing Washington’s story to life through reflection ...