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Family-History Research: The Freedom Tree - Missouri City

Program Type:

History/Genealogy
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on May 11, 2026 @ 9:00am.

Description

As the Civil War came to its conclusion, it took until June 19, 1865 for word to get to Texas that slavery was ended. Learn about Fort Bend’s Freedom Tree and how it relates to Juneteenth.