Special Tribute to Congressman Sylvester Turner
June 19 @ 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Time: 4:30 – 5PM
Join us for a heartfelt tribute honoring the late Congressman Sylvester Turner, whose unwavering dedication helped preserve and uplift the legacy of Freedmen’s Town. As Houston’s mayor, Turner was instrumental in designating Freedmen’s Town as the city’s first Heritage District and played a pivotal role in the advocacy and revitalization of Houston’s Freedmen’s Town.
Let us gather to celebrate a visionary leader whose legacy continues to shape the heart of Black Houston.
The Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that protects and preserves the history of Freedmen’s Town for the benefit of future generations. We support community engagement, re-education, and heritage tourism.
Funding has been provided to the Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021.
All opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Contact Information
- info@houstonfreedmenstown.org
- 713-366-4212