The Texas Historical Commission took over the site two years ago, so even if you’ve been to the house before they invite you ...

Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery. See what President Trump said about it and what the holiday's flag means.

It was tweaked once again in 2007 to add the date "June 19, 1865" onto the flag, the date when Union General. Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, and told enslaved people of their emancipation.