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Honoring 160 Years of Freedom with a Month of
Performances, Workshops, and Community.

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.

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JUNETEENTH 160 PROGRAMMING

EVENTS SCHEDULE

  • All
  • Juneteenth
  • Juneteenth 160 Fest
  • Our Road Home
  • Porch Talk
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  • All
  • Juneteenth
  • Juneteenth 160 Fest
  • Our Road Home
  • Porch Talk
Juneteenth

Porch Talk: From Freedom to Foundation

Time: 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 experience through various events including panel discussions, seminars, book and film dialogue, symposiums, and artistic expressions. This panel discussion From ...
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Juneteenth

Wellness Moment: Yoga w/ Raveen Alexis

Time: 1:00 – 2:00PM Begin your Juneteenth 160 Fest experience with an intentional moment of peace and grounding. Wellness advocate and certified yoga instructor Raveen Alexis will lead a yoga session focused on mindfulness, breath, and gentle movement to reconnect us to self and community, essential to the spirit of ...
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Juneteenth

SPACE FOR US Art Exhibition + Workshop w/ Aris Kian Brown

Time: 1:30 – 2:30PM Step into the future of freedom with Aris Kian Brown, Houston’s 2023–2025 Poet Laureate and a nationally recognized spoken word artist. Aris’s work merges poetics with protest, imagination with activism making her a powerful voice in the lineage of cultural preservation and transformation.   Her powerful ...
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Juneteenth

Live Music by A Major Band

Time: 1:30 – 2:00PM We’re turning the block all the way up with A Major Band, Houston’s go-to party band known for their high-energy sets and soulful sound. This 9-piece band brings soul, funk, and energy to keep you dancing from start to finish. It’ll be Motown meets R&B meets ...
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Juneteenth

STEM Workshops with Black at Microsoft

Time: 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, and cutting-edge technology. Youth Workshop – Copilot & Culture: Freedom to Create In this hands-on session, students will use Microsoft ...
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Juneteenth

Games and Activities w/ Music by DJ Tazz

Time: 2:00 – 5:00PM Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of celebration in the heart of Freedmen’s Town! From 2PM to 5PM, enjoy family-friendly activities including face painting, lawn games, prizes, and more — all while DJ Tazz keeps the energy high with a special set full of ...
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Juneteenth

Legacy to Leverage – A Creative Economy Workshop by The Heist Agency

Time: 3:00 – 4:00PM Join cultural strategists David Anderson III and Lori O. Lord of The Heist Agency for a powerful conversation on how Black creators and entrepreneurs are transforming legacy into leverage. Legacy to Leverage: Building Cultural Wealth Through Creativity & Community explores how our inheritance is more than ...
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Juneteenth

Juneteenth 160 Talent Show – Featuring Local Rising Stars

Time: 3:30 – 4:30PM Come out and cheer on Houston’s next generation of stars as local artists take the stage to share their gifts through song, dance, poetry, and more! From powerful performances to creative expression, this showcase celebrates the talent and brilliance thriving in our community today. There will ...
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Juneteenth

Special Tribute to Congressman Sylvester Turner

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 ...
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Juneteenth

Juneteenth 160 Dance Party with Soul Control

Time: 6-8PM We’re closing out Juneteenth 160 Fest the only way we know how — with joy, rhythm, and the ultimate vibes courtesy of Soul Control, the dynamic DJ collective led by Houston’s own DJ Elevated and Mookie Copeland. Known for crafting genre-defying, soul-shifting sets, Soul Control creates sonic experiences ...
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Juneteenth

Our Road Home: Exploring Freedom

An interactive rhythmic performance created and directed by Houston artist, Jakari Sherman. Date/Time: June 20, 2025 – 7PM-8:30PM Location: Bethel Baptist Church | 801 Andrews Street, Houston, Texas 77019 Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy presents “Our Road Home: Exploring Freedom” – an interactive rhythmic performance created and directed by Houston artist, ...
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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.

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Thank You to Our 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.

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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.

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STAY UP TO DATE ON JUNETEENTH 160 FEST

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For Media Inquiries

Tatianna Mott

tatianna@houstonfreedmenstown.org

Office: (713) 366-4212

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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.

Mailing:

PO Box 22602, Houston TX 77227

Physical Address:

1300 Victor Street, Houston TX 77019

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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