City offices will be closed on June 19th, 2023, in celebration of Juneteenth. This is a day of great significance in American history, marking the end of slavery in the United States.
We encourage everyone to take the time to learn more about this holiday and its significance by visiting:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth
Visit online exhibits "1968," "Ahead of the Curve," and "Who Are We?" that feature prominent Black Washingtonians, many of whom were trailblazers, civil rights pioneers, and educators:
https://www.sos.wa.gov/legacy/black-history-month.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0n6g8nI8s3U1cnsxQs6vXK7ehwhHSCjNODt6k87yk0XLsax5_8rZFLq6U -
