JUNE 12-20, 2025
FREEDMEN'S TOWN VISITOR CENTER
1204 Victor St. Houston, TX 77019
WELCOME
Juneteenth 2025 marks 160 years since formerly enslaved people traveled from Galveston,TX surrounding counties, and Louisiana to Houston on the south banks of Buffalo Bayou establishing what became Freedmen’s Town and the heart and soul of Black Houston.
This year’s milestone celebration will include a month-long series of events including our signature Juneteenth 160 Fest: Building What We Started on June 19, 2025, 1PM – 8PM.
EVENTS SCHEDULE
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Join the Movement
Be part of the celebration, powered by the people.
Whether as a vendor*, volunteer, or someone who just loves supporting meaningful moments, we invite you to join the Juneteenth 160 Fest Team. This is a celebration built by the people, for the people, and we need your energy, talent, and support to make it unforgettable.
*Freedmen’s Town residents interested in becoming a vendor, email Terrell Jackson-Owens at terrell@houstonfreedmenstown.org for more information on how to get involved. Vendor opportunities are limited.
Thank You to Our Sponsors, Partners, & Supporters
Become A Sponsor
We invite businesses, organizations, and individuals to join us in preserving and amplifying this vital history by supporting the festival financially or through in-kind contributions such as food, water, materials, media support, and more. 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.
Wear the Movement
We built it — now we can wear it.
Now you can carry the spirit of Juneteenth 160 wherever you go. Our Building What We Started and Juneteenth 160 limited-edition merch is here, featuring original designs inspired by Freedmen’s Town and the spirit of Building What We Started.
From tees to totes, every item in our collection helps share the story of Freedmen’s Town and supports year-round programming by HFTC. Rock the movement, spark conversation, and keep the legacy alive.
STAY UP TO DATE ON JUNETEENTH 160 FEST
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