Juneteenth, also known as "Freedom Day," marks the end of slavery in the United States.

In 1860 Marietta had a population of approximately 2,600. At the time, Marietta's slave population was 1,175, meaning that almost 45% of Marietta’s total population was enslaved. On June 19th, the William Root House will commemorate "Freedom Day" with special Juneteenth programming and free museum admission. The event will run from 10am to 4pm with scheduled activities throughout the day. Offerings include guided museum tours, storytime, crafts, cooking demonstrations, and more.