Upcoming Founder’s Tour

Join our historic tour as we take you on a journey through Houston's Freedmen's Town.

Day of Dance w/ Dance Afrikana

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

Join along with Dance Afrikana​ at our Visitors Center on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 from 10 AM - 1 PM for a morning of African and Diasporic dance! This symposium is all-inclusive with three workshops offered by expert dancers: 10-10:55 a.m. | South African Zulu Indlamu with Lindi Yeni 11-11:55 a.m. | Afro-Cuban Orisha Dance […]

AFROTECH Activation: Preserving the Legacy

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

Join us for an impactful panel discussion in partnership with the Freedmen’s Town Conservancy as we explore the vital intersection of real estate development and the preservation of historic Black communities. Our conversation will focus on socially responsible strategies for redevelopment that honor the cultural and historical significance of neighborhoods like Freedmen’s Town, while also […]

Community Cleanup: Mt. Carmel’s Prayer Garden and Labyrinth

Mt. Carmel Prayer Garden 1019 Ruthven St, Houston

Join us in Freedmen’s Town to clean up Mt. Carmel's Prayer Garden and Labyrinth! We will meet every first Saturday of the month from 8 AM to 12 PM. The Labyrinth is located at the corner of Valentine Street and Ruthven Street, Houston, Texas 77019. Please register here to volunteer! See you all there! About Mt. Carmel Missionary […]