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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

"From Freedom to Foundation," where we delve into the rich history and enduring legacy of Freedmen's Towns across Texas that highlight the transformative journey from emancipation to the establishment of resilient communities that shaped the cultural and economic landscape of the nation. These communities, established by formerly enslaved African Americans after the Civil War, are a testament to resilience, determination, and cultural brilliance.

This panel discussion aims to shed light on the untold stories of Texas' Freedmen's Towns, honoring their contributions to the state's cultural and historical landscape. The dialogue will be facilitated by Dr. Alicia Odewale, Professor of Practice at the University of Houston, Department for African American Studies to include Commissioner Dexter McCoy, Kendleton, TX, Rita Wiltz, Tamina, TX and LaReatha Clay, Shankleville, TX.

AGENDA

Reception 6:00PM - 6:30PM
Panel Discussion 6:30PM - 7:15PM
Q&A 7:15PM - 7:30PM
Networking 7:30PM - 8:00PM

We invite you to join us at the Freedmen's Town Visitor Center on June 14, 2025 from 10 AM - 12 pM for a meaningful presentation and discussion. The meeting […]