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Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. June 19, 1865, union soldiers, led by General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with 2000 Federal troops to issue the order hat the Civil War had ended and that all slaves were free. This was two and half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation that had become official on January 1, 1863. The Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation is hosting the 2014 Juneteenth Celebration. The event will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the the Edwin Schwitzky 4-H Building in Higginsville, MO. Arron Haynes is the chairperson for the event. This is a free, family-oriented activity. The theme is �Pulling Together and Pumping Up For the 2015 � the 150th Anniversary of Juneteenth!� In addition to an opening ceremony, other activities include inspirational speakers, presentation of the annual Spirit of Freedom awards, special recognition to the "Friends of the Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation,:gospel music by the Marshall, MO Powerhouse Ministries C.O.G.I.C.-Praise team children's activities, a dynamic young adult educational panel featuring the 2014 county college graduates, the "Juneteenth Cafe" - a fish fry and baked goods fund raiser, vendors, crafts, educational and historical displays. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and we'll see you there! The Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation is a non-profit organization under 501C3 Contact Arron Haynes at abhaynes@ctcis.net or 816-419-3704.

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