The Story Continues In Freedmen's Town
Where history lives, culture thrives, and the future is being built.
From History To Action
Freedmen's Town is more than a historic site
It is an active cultural district where preservation, art, and community initiatives shape the next chapter of the story. From the bricks beneath our feet to the exhibitions that honor our past, every element tells a living narrative of resilience, culture, and progress.
Today, we continue the work of those who came before us—protecting heritage, celebrating culture, and building community.
Protecting the Legacy. Building the Future.
Our initiatives preserve history, engage community, and ensure the story of Freedmen’s Town continues for generations to come.
Rebirth In Action
Blackball Experience
Rebirth In Action
Blackball Experience
Juneteenth 2026
Protecting the Legacy. Building the Future.
Our initiatives preserve history, engage community, and ensure the story of Freedmen’s Town continues for generations to come.
Rebirth In Action
BLACKBALL Exhibit
Juneteenth Fest
Art. Memory. Movement.
Contemporary artistic explorations rooted in the heritage and identity of Freedmen’s Town.
From History To Action
BLACKBALL | Baseball, Barbeque & Blues
This exhibition explores Freedmen’s Town’s Black baseball legacy from sandlots to the Negro Leagues and MLB integration, highlighting how the game became a vibrant expression of freedom, joy, and community through sport, music, and tradition.
Upcoming Events
Experience Freedmen's Town
Join us for celebrations, gatherings, and cultural experiences that honor our heritage.
Star Academy: Reading with a Rapper
Star Academy at Freedmen’s Town is a 2-week program that...
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Juneteenth 161 Fest: Home Base
Juneteenth 161 Fest offers a rich tapestry of cultural programming...
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Porch Talk: Stronger Together
This June, our Porch Talk series brings together leaders from...
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BLACKBALL | Baseball, Barbeque, and Blues
Opening February 19, 2026, BLACKBALL | Baseball, Barbecue & Blues...
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Your Support Keeps The Story Alive
Donations, volunteering, and attendance fuel preservation and community programming. Every contribution helps protect our heritage and build our future.
Thank You to Our Supporters
Ford Foundation
Mellon Foundation
HEB
Tellepsen
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