Juneteenth 2025 in Baltimore
Juneteenth is this Thursday, June 19th
This historic date is an opportunity for educational experiences, commemorations, and community gatherings. In Baltimore, there are many opportunities to engage in celebration and recognition of this day, from educational discussions and presentations to pop up workshops and live music.
Here’s how you can commemorate Juneteenth in Baltimore this week:
Juneteenth commemorates the date that enslaved people in Texas were finally freed on June 19, 1863, and marks our country’s second Independence Day. This year marks 4 years since June 2021 when The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was passed by the US House of Representatives and Senate, and signed by President Joe Biden, recognizing Juneteenth as a National Holiday. Learn more about the historical legacy of Juneteenth here.
The History of the Underground Railroad in the Inner Harbor
Did you know that the Inner Harbor is home to a piece of the Underground Railroad?
Pier 4, formerly known as Dugan’s Wharf, marks the site where Tubman helped Tilly, an enslaved woman, escape by steamboat in 1856.
In August of 2023, The Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism and Film commemorated this act of bravery with historical signage to educate the public on Baltimore’s role in the Abolition movement in the 1800s.
