Event Brief
Jonesborough’s abolitionist press marked Juneteenth
Filed: Jun 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: Ahead of Juneteenth, Jonesborough is highlighted for its role in emancipation history, including the nation’s first abolitionist newspaper.
WHO: Elihu Embree; Jonesborough community; WJHL
WHAT: A historical feature on Jonesborough’s role in emancipation and abolitionist journalism ahead of Juneteenth.
WHEN: Jun 19, 2026 at 8:01 PM ET
WHERE: Jonesborough, Tennessee
WHY: Friday is Juneteenth, commemorating Emancipation Day and the end of slavery.
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