Join the Quilting Circle Workshop at the Freedmen's Town Visitor Center on April 12th! Led by Michelle Barnes, Community Artists' Collective Executive Director, the Quilting Circle Workshop will introduce the quilting process to beginners starting with the classic nine-patch will be our block design. Instruction will be offered in hand sewing (hand piecing) techniques, however, […]

Join our  Community Action Meeting to learn how you can help shape the future of this historic community. ✨ Discover our calendar of upcoming events and exhibitions, ✨ Learn how you can make an impact as a volunteer, ✨ Engage with others passionate about Black history, cultural preservation and local tourism, Whether you’re a long-time […]

Residents and neighbors are reactivating the Fourth Ward Super Neighborhood to have greater voice at city hall, provide opportunities for revitalization funding, and promote increased communication. Meeting Agenda: Networking Bylaws discussion Board Member Election Community Issues Hosted by Joseph Panzarella at fourthwardn@gmail.com

This May, Archaeology Now: Notre-Dame A Wider World is engaging with the legacy of Freedmen's Town! Join us Saturday, May 17, 2025, tour the historic district of Freedmen's Town and see original structures that include homes, churches, and the brick streets paved by its emancipated leaders. An additional highlight will be a visit to Bethel […]

This May, Archaeology Now: Notre-Dame A Wider World is engaging with the legacy of Freedmen's Town! Join us on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 7 - 8 PM, Pastor Lou and Mrs. Jacqueline B. McElroy, Pastor and First Lady of the historic Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, the oldest African American Baptist Church in Houston, will […]