THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE - Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the abolishment of chattel slavery in the United States dating back to June 19,1865 when the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. | By Savannah Tribune The Savannah African Art Museum (SAAM) is hosting a Juneteenth community celebration to honor the past and embrace the future from 12-4 p.m. Saturday, June 19 at the museum grounds located at 201 E. 37th St., Savannah. The event will include music, storytelling, art, tours, dance, crafts, and more. The event is […]