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SUMMARY:BLACKBALL | Baseball\, Barbeque\, and Blues
DESCRIPTION:Opening February 19\, 2026\, BLACKBALL | Baseball\, Barbecue & Blues explores the untold story of Black baseball in Houston’s Freedmen’s Town—from sandlots and barnstorming to the Negro Leagues and the integration of Major League Baseball. Rooted in Freedmen’s Town’s “Blackball” legacy\, the exhibition traces how baseball thrived alongside food\, music\, faith\, and fellowship\, animating streets and fields as sites of freedom\, joy\, and self-expression. Through community picnics\, economic exchange\, and the rhythms of everyday life\, Black baseball emerges as both a cultural practice and a collective celebration. By centering Black leisure and lived experience\, BLACKBALL presents Freedmen’s Town as both a vital local community and a foundational site whose influence extended from Houston to national and global stages through Negro League and Major League Baseball. The exhibition positions Freedmen’s Town not as a footnote\, but as a cornerstone of Black baseball history and cultural legacy. \n\nJoin us for an opening reception and fireside chat between Seba R. Suber\, Curator\, Southern Polymath Creative Consulting\, LLC and Sharon Fletcher\, Executive Director\, Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy on Thursday\, February 19\, 2026 from 5:30–8:30 PM\, celebrating Black baseball\, community life\, and cultural legacy in Houston’s Freedmen’s Town during Black History Month.\nABOUT \nExhibition Architecture by Sharon L. Fletcher\, Executive Director (includes concept and scope) \nCurated by Seba R. Suber\, Southern Polymath Creative Consulting \nIn partnership with Dr. Layton Revel with Center for Negro League Baseball Research \nHistorical Soundscapes by Jason “Flash Gordon Parks” Woods\, Ethnomusicologist \nBLACKBALL | Baseball\, Barbeque & Blues\, is hosted by Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy and supported by City of Houston\, Houston Public Library and Houston Public Library Foundation\, Houston Endowment\, Institute of Museum and Library Services\, Houston Arts Alliance\, Southern Polymath Creative Consulting LLC\, The Astros Foundation\, and Center for Negro League Baseball Research.
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/blackball-baseball-barbeque-and-blues/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sandlot Scholars: HFTC Baseball Youth Activation
DESCRIPTION:Designed to connect students to the rich legacy of Black baseball and its deep roots in Freedmen’s Town and Texas\, this experience invites participants to learn\, play\, and create together. During the event all participants will discover how baseball became a powerful force for community\, culture\, and pride. Along the way\, participants will explore stories from Major League Baseball and the Negro Leagues\, including the historic West End Baseball Park and trailblazers like Leroy Grant and Rube Foster\, while celebrating how this legacy continues to inspire young people today. \n\nRegistration Steps\nIntended for youth ages 8–16. \n\nAdult RSVP\nPlease complete the ticket reservation here. Only one RSVP is needed per household. Adults do not need to submit separate RSVPs for each child.\nYouth Registration\nAfter submitting your RSVP\, please complete the youth registration form linked here. This form allows us to collect important information\, including how many children you are registering and whether any accommodations are needed.\n\nOnce both steps are completed\, your registration is complete. \nIn early March\, you will receive a Welcome Packet via DocuSign that includes: \n\nThe required consent form and media release form\nA detailed agenda\nDrop-off and pick-up instructions\nAn overview of the activities your child will participate in.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email faith@houstonfreedmenstown.org.
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/sandlot-scholars-hftc-baseball-youth-activation/
LOCATION:Astros Youth Academy @ Sylvester Turner Park: 2801 N Victory Dr Houston\, TX 77088\, 2801 N Victory Dr\, Houston\, TX\, 77088\, United States
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