Bennett Road: A New Exhibition Celebrating Black Labor and Culture

Freedmen's Town Visitor Center 1204 Victor St, Houston, Texas, United States

In alignment with the forthcoming national Black History Month 2025 theme, Black Labor, the Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy (HFTC) proudly presents Bennett Road, an innovative exhibition showcasing the visionary works of Michael Bennett (@mosesbread72), Creative Director of Studio Kër (@studioker), and Martellus Bennett (@martellusb), Creative Director of TOMONOSHi! i+d LaB (@mr.tomonoshi). This exhibition is a […]

Combee Conversation & Book Signing

Freedmen's Town Visitor Center 1204 Victor St, Houston, Texas, United States

A book discussion and signing with Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black about the story of the Combahee River Raid, one of Harriet Tubman's most extraordinary accomplishments, based on original documents and written by a descendant of one of the participants. The event will include a reception, book discussion, and book signing with Kindred Stories. The first […]

4th Ward Super Neighboorhood Meeting

Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 1106 Valentine St, Houston, TX

We are reactivating the Fourth Ward Super Neighborhood to have greater voice at city hall, provide opportunities for community grants, and promote increased communication among our neighbors. Meeting Agenda: Networking, Bylaws discussion, Elected Board discussion, next meeting time. Hosted by Joseph Panzarella fourthwardsn@gmail.com

Porch Talks: Echoes of Resilience: The Legacy Voices of Freedmen’s Town

Freedmen's Town Visitor Center 1204 Victor St, Houston, Texas, United States

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the rich history and cultural heritage of Freedmen's Town through the voices of its legacy elders. "Legacy Elders of Freedmen's Town: Sharing Their Stories and Journey" is an event that brings together the wisdom, experiences, and personal narratives of those who have lived and thrived in […]