Today is an important day in history and many have no clue what it is. June 19th or as the holiday is called, Juneteenth, celebrates the abolition of slavery in Texas in 1865. On June 18th, the Union General Gordon Granger and 2,000 federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the emancipation of slavery. The following day on June 19th, he stood on the balcony of the Ashton Villa and read General Order No. 3 to the public. Since them, Juneteenth is a recognized state holiday and is observed in 42 of the 50 states. 
History is apart of our everyday lives in politics, laws, inventions, celebrations and more. Make sure to teach your children as much as you can about the history of our country, where different devices came from and more importantly, where their family was during the various important moments in history. Some of the best ways to teach children about history is by acting out the important moments. It's easier to learn by doing rather than reading or hearing about a topic. Help take learning to the next level by setting the scene for your little actors and actresses with props and costumes!
Dress like a hero in history with one of our heroes in history accessory kits to go with your costume.
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