Our family fled Vietnam in 1975. America gave them freedom and opportunity. ... This year, the family gathered in Galveston for Thập and Hồng’s 60th wedding anniversary.

But for Galveston families, celebrations can be traced back generations. National. Galveston was home to the first Juneteenth. Here's how it'll celebrate this year. June 18, 2024 5:00 AM ET. By .