Archaeology Now: Freedmen’s Town Heritage Walking Tour
Freedmen's Town Visitor Center 1204 Victor St, Houston, Texas, United StatesThis 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 […]
Archaeology Now: African American Gothic
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 500 Clay Street, Houston, TX, United StatesThis 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 […]
STEM Workshops with Black at Microsoft
Freedmen's Town Visitor Center 1204 Victor St, Houston, Texas, United StatesTime: 3:00 - 4:00PM Join us for a pair of interactive, AI-powered workshops presented by Black at Microsoft (BAM) Houston, designed to explore the legacy of Juneteenth through storytelling, creativity, […]
Fireside Chat with Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
Freedmen's Town Visitor Center 1204 Victor St, Houston, Texas, United StatesTime: 5:00 - 6:00PM Join us for an intimate fireside chat with Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, award-winning journalist, best-selling author, professor, and one of today’s most influential public intellectuals. Known […]
Porch Talk: From Freedom to Foundation – – Stories of Texas’ Freedmen’s Colonies
Freedmen's Town Visitor Center 1204 Victor St, Houston, Texas, United States"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
Porch Talk: From Freedom to Foundation
Freedmen's Town Visitor Center 1204 Victor St, Houston, Texas, United StatesTime: 6:00 - 8:00PM An immersive educational discussion on the legacy of Freedmen’s Town across the nation. Porch Talk is a program series that aims to provide an immersive educational […]
