Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation

10/05/2026

In 1829 David Walker published one of the most important documents of the 19th century, An Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World.
The pamphlet denounces slavery and racism.
Though labeled seditious with penalties for those who circulated it, The Appeal was widely read by 1830.

David Walker published An Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World, one of the most important documents of the 19th century.

09/26/2026

In 1863, Archer Alexander, an enslaved man who would quite literally become a symbol of emancipation, was finally granted his freedom.
Archer was enslaved by Richard Pitman and resided in St. Charles County. When he was sold to Pitman, Archer was separated from his wife Louisa. In 1863, he overheard Confederate sympathizers plotting to destroy the vital Peruque Creek railroad bridge. In a move that certainly put his life in danger, Archer escaped to inform the Union troops of the attack.

09/24/2026

09/04/2026

08/30/2026

From The Call paper,June 1935 - Reflects excitement for the Juneteenth Celebration! Musicians Local No. 627, "Paseo Hall will be all a-glitter"

08/30/2026

Interesting clip from The Call paper, June 1961. Mentions celebration times, circuit-riding preachers spreading the word of emancipation

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

"Lexington" - From The Call newspaper 1963

08/24/2026

From The Call newspaper - Mayview,Mo.

08/23/2026

https://www.slaverymonuments.org/items/show/1150

Contemporary Monuments to the Slave Past (CMSP) is a digital repository of commemorative works related to the history of slavery and enslavement (monuments, memorials, and sites of slavery). Currently, 122 commemorative works have been documented from West Africa, the Caribbean, Mexico, Brazil, Euro...