The O'Dell S. William African American Museum is officially opened.
Visitors can now stop in to see historic artifacts and read about African-American history on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Juneteenth will kick off Friday with celebrations at the museum and Millennial Park.
Officials say there will also be a march, lunch and many more activities on Saturday in downtown Baton Rouge.
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