About Us
The Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that protects and preserves the history of Freedmen’s Town for the benefit of future generations. We support community engagement, re-education, and heritage tourism.
Mission Statement
To preserve the historic legacy of Freedmen’s Town inspiring all through education and awareness of its unique story
Vision Statement
Global recognition of historic Freedmen’s Town as the heritage district that transforms our understanding of Emancipation to be the story of freedom.
Senator Cornyn & Congresswoman Jackson Lee Press Release
President Signs Cornyn, Jackson Lee Bill to Study Emancipation Trail from Galveston to Houston into Law | United States Senator John Cornyn, Texas
Emancipation National Historic Trail Study Act:
UNESCO Slave Route Designation
Mayor Turner, Full UNESCO Slave Route Designation Press Release Facebook Video
Houston Public Media Article on UNESCO Slave Route Designations
Houston’s historic Freedmen's Town send messages in bricks to the future
Our Board
Board of Directors 2022
President
Vice President
Secretary
Lauren Randle
Treasurer
Member
Bill Baldwin
Jacqueline Bostic
Christopher Cola
Dorris Ellis-Robinson
Sultana Mangalji
Staff
External Operations Manager
Sharon L. Fletcher
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Mailing: PO Box 22602, Houston TX 77227
Physical Address: 1300 Victor Street, Houston TX 77019