Event Details

• Friday, February 13, 2026
• Thompson Hotel Houston | 1717 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019
• Doors Open / Reception at 7:00 PM
• Program Begins Promptly at 8:00 PM

Attire

• Black Tie / Dandy Style

Arrival & Parking

• Complimentary valet parking is available for all guests.

Entrance

• Enter through MAVEN Coffee Co. inside the Thompson Hotel.
• Take the escalators up to the Vesper Ballroom for check‑in and the reception.
• Guests with mobility or accessibility needs should enter through the main hotel lobby and take the elevator to the 5th floor for direct access to the ballroom level.

Check-In

• Event Staff will be available to assist with check-in.
• Please arrive early to enjoy the reception and avoid delays.

Evening Highlights

• Cocktail Reception with Light Bites
• Cultural Performance
• Honoree Presentation
• Silent and Live Auction
• Entertainment & Celebration

Auction & Giving

• Guests may participate in the silent, live auction and Live Appeal.
• Sign up today to preview items, place early bids, and get ready for an unforgettable night of giving.
• All proceeds support the preservation and activation of Houston’s Freedmen’s Town.

Photography & Media

• Guests may be photographed for gala recap materials and future Conservancy promotions. A professional photographer will be onsite.

Contact

For questions before the event: gala@houstonfreedmenstown.org

Let’s Get Social 

Help us spread the joy of this milestone celebration! Follow on Instagram at @houstonfreedmenstown and tag your gala moments with #FreedmensTownGala2026 and #FTDandyStyle.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you on February 13th and share an evening of heritage, joy, and unforgettable moments together.