Juneteenth is the nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers landed in Galveston, Texas and an announcement was made that the enslaved were free and in fact, had been legally since 1863. The oldest public park in Texas, Emancipation Park, has been the site of some of the earliest Juneteenth celebrations which continue there today.
Juneteenth is the nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers landed in Galveston, Texas and an announcement was made that the enslaved were free and in fact, had been legally since 1863. The oldest public park in Texas, Emancipation Park, has been the site of some of the earliest Juneteenth celebrations which continue there today.
As the tradition has spread across the U.S., different localities put different spins on their celebrations. Today, many communities across the U.S. host Juneteenth celebrations. Tens of thousands of people attend these events, which include parades, rodeos, cookouts, contests, live music, community awards, workshops, and other outdoor activities.
One of the foods for the celebration that is often available at family and community barbecues is strawberry soda. Juneteenth occurs at the height of strawberry season, so there is no better time to make a batch of fresh strawberry syrup. Once you try it, we think there’s a good chance you will want this recipe to be a part of every future Juneteenth celebration!
One of the earliest known photos (1880) of a Juneteenth celebration in Emancipation Park.
Fresh Strawberry Soda
Ripe, fresh strawberries are the foundation of this homemade fruit syrup, which can be put into tea, lemonade, or made into the world’s best strawberry soda!
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