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SUMMARY:Juneteenth program: "Black Lawmen in Indian Territory"
DESCRIPTION:The Oklahoma Historical Society will commemorate Juneteenth with a free educational program at the Oklahoma History Center on Thursday\, June 19. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.\, and the program starts at 6 p.m. \nJuneteenth is the celebration of emancipation following the U.S. Civil War. On June 19\, 1865\, U.S. Army General Gordon Granger proclaimed the end of slavery in Texas at Galveston. News of emancipation spread to the enslaved people of Indian Territory throughout that summer. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to learn from and take photos with Bass Reeves reenactors Oscar and Shiron Ray. Award-winning author Art T. Burton will also give a presentation about the experiences of Black lawmen on the frontier during the event. Burton is the author of several books\, including Black\, Red\, and Deadly: Black and Indian Gunfighters of the Indian Territory\, 1870–1907 and Black Gun\, Silver Star: The Life and Legend of Frontier Marshal Bass Reeves\, which can be purchased during the event. Burton will be available for a book signing after his presentation. \nThis annual event is sponsored by the Black Heritage Committee and the Oklahoma Historical Society. \nNo registration is required. Light refreshments will be served during the event. \n  \n
URL:https://www.okhistory.org/calendar/event/juneteenth-black-lawmen-in-indian-territory/
LOCATION:Oklahoma History Center\, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73105\, United States
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