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Gainesville celebrates Emancipation Day with flag-raising ceremony

Gainesville officials began a month-long celebration for Juneteenth outside City Hall with a flag-raising ceremony in recognition Emancipation Day.

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Florida celebrates Emancipation Day on the steps of the Knott House

The Leon County community celebrated the 157th anniversary of the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation on the steps of the Knott House.

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Gainesville honors end of slavery in Florida - The Independent Florida Alligator

Gainesville honors end of slavery in Florida - The Independent Florida Alligator
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DeLand to celebrate Florida Emancipation Day with weekend festival

The African American Museum of the Arts in DeLand helps kick of Emancipation Day festivities on Friday, May 20.

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Tallahassee observes Emancipation Day with celebrations May 20

Historical reenactment and reading of the Emancipation Proclamation will be held Friday on the steps of the Knott House Museum.

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