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Juneteenth: History Behind the Holiday
Caitlyn Jacobs, M.A.
Average rating:4.6Number of reviews:(8)
In this one time course, students will discover the history behind the new Federal holiday in the United States.
Class experience
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Despite the Emancipation Proclamation being issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, it wasn't until June 19, 1865, that the news reached the enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, marking the true end of slavery in all Confederate states. This one-time course, "Juneteenth: The History Behind the Holiday," offers a comprehensive exploration of the origins,...
I have four years of teaching experience. I have taught the subject of slavery to students as young as 6th grade and college students.
"Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom" (available on platforms like YouTube or educational streaming services) Works by Frederick Douglass
Average rating:4.6Number of reviews:(8)
Hi! 👋 I'm Miss Caitlyn and I love history! I received my Master's degree in history, and currently teach college-level US history courses. Before that, I taught in a school for two years, where I helped kids learn cool stuff about the past. For...
Group Class
$25
per classMeets once
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
2-6 learners per class
