Local task force working to preserve the historical preservation value of the Historic Freedmen's Town brick streets on Andrews and Wilson. The Freedmen's Town Coalition is petitioning the City of Houston to use preservative rather than restorative methods when revamping historic Andrews and Wilson Streets in Freedman’s Town/Fourth Ward.
The coalition's goal is to:
1. Stop the removal of the undisturbed historic bricks and the remaining trolley rails, from all of Andrews Street and part of Wilson Street.
2. Engage a qualified micro-tunneling/trenchless Engineering Design firm to redesign the infrastructure installations for “avoidance of harm to the cultural resources” of the historic streets- NHPAct.
3. Reinstate the Federal 1
The coalition's goal is to:
1. Stop the removal of the undisturbed historic bricks and the remaining trolley rails, from all of Andrews Street and part of Wilson Street.
2. Engage a qualified micro-tunneling/trenchless Engineering Design firm to redesign the infrastructure installations for “avoidance of harm to the cultural resources” of the historic streets- NHPAct.
3. Reinstate the Federal 1
Operating as usual
Third Ward Historical Bike Tour thanks for stopping by Histoic Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church Prayer Garden with Labyrinth...
Third Ward Historical Bike Tour thanks for stopping by Histoic Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church Prayer Garden with Labyrinth...
12th Annual Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2021
Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2021
Photos from Priscilla Graham Photography & Publishing's post
Naomi Carrier
Galveston Juneteenth 2021 short feature films on Women Suffrage
Register a team today! All funds raised provide scholarships! Link below...
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The Juneteenth Worship Experience
The Way Fellowship Church presents The Juneteenth Worship Experience: A Story of and Journey to Freedom!
ATTENTION EVERYBODY!!!
Don't forget to register for the first ever combined tour with 3rd Ward Tours
This will be one you don't want to miss; as we will for the 1st time connect the histories of 3rd and 4th Ward.
Reserve your spot and/or your bike right here...
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Heritage Society 100th Anniversary of Houston's Black Suffrage Movement
The National Association of Colored Women, Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Houston A...
Photos from Priscilla Graham Photography & Publishing's post
Next Freedmen’s Town Farmers Box Pick Up Will Be June 19,2021! #leeloverscloverhoney #freedmenstownfarmersmarket #freedmenstownhouston #houstonfarmersmarket #houstonpopupshop #houstonvendors #houstoncsa #csabox #blackfarmers #yatesmusuemtour
🍻 We’re Extremely Excited To Announce Our New Thursday Night Market In The Beer Garden of @saintarnoldbrewing Freedmen’s Town Farmers Market Presents The “Lyons St. Night Market!”🍻😃 Starting July 1st from 5-9pm and every Thursday following!! Now Accepting Vendors!! 2000 Lyons St. HTX 77020! #lyonsstreetnightmarket #freedmenstownfarmersmarket #houstommarket #shoploclhouston #saintarnold #saintarnoldbrewing #houstonpopupshop #localbeer #houstonbeer #beer #freebeer #beermarket
Photos from History Through the Lens's post
Garden of Hope & Faith Exhibit June 13, 2021 @5pm 1401 Valentine’s Street in Historic Freedmen’s Town
Garden of Hope & Faith Exhibit June 13, 2021 @5pm 1401 Valentine’s Street in Historic Freedmen’s Town
Freedmen’s Town own Miss Cherish Johnson
HLBPW 57th Anniversary Scholarship Extravagance. This year we are honoring "Stars In The Midst of Covid". We will install new officers and induct new members...
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Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum invites you and your family to commemorate Juneteenth 2021 in historic Freedmen’s Town! Join us for virtual and in-person events as we connect with our community and history during this important celebration.
See Our Juneteenth Programing Schedule at rbhy.org/juneteenth
Posted @withregram • @houstonfreedmenstown The Way Fellowship Church in partnership with the Houston Freedmen's Town Conservancy and Freedmen's Town Preservation Coalition, is proud to present The Juneteenth Worship Experience: A Story of and Journey to Freedom. This event is sponsored by the Houston Endowment, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and Buffalo Bayou Partnership.⠀
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The event is FREE and open to the public (with registration) and will take place on the stage at The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park on the evening of Saturday, June 12th.⠀
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Highlights include uplifting music, praise, dance, and worship from an incredible array of local artists, including the Freedmen’s Town Mass Choir directed by Brian Dunlap. Hosted by Anthony Valary of MAJIC 102.1 & PRAISE 92.1 FM , featuring the Texas Southern University Debate Team, Se7en the Poet, and a Proclamation by Mayor Turner. ⠀
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With food trucks and market vendors, this event is sure to be one for the books! You won't want to miss this!!⠀
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Complete your registration today by visiting the link in our bio! #houstonpopupshop #freedmenstownfarmersmarket #freedmenstown #houstonevents #juneteenthcelebration #juneteenth #houstonvendors #juneteenth2021
6000 African American Suffragists — The Heritage Society
Suffrage History Event May 28 2021
Photos from Mayor Sylvester Turner's post
Members of demolished church call for redress — RBHY Museum
Because of its prime location next to downtown, historic Freedmen's Town has long been under redevelopment pressure. In an example of aggressive enforcement of building regulations, the Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church was demolished in 2008 by the City of Houston, which then placed a lien on
H-E-B donates to Building Racial Bridges Phase 1 — RBHY Museum
The Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum is pleased to announce a recent gift of $25,000 from H-E-B in support of Building Racial Bridges Phase I, specifically directed for renovations and preservation of Yates’ historic homesteads.
RBHY Museum Celebrates Their 25th Anniversary
For 25 years, the Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum has worked tirelessly to fill the void in African American history in Houston Texas by preserving historic homes in Freedmen’s Town. Once a vibrant community with a bustling economy founded by formerly enslaved individuals, Freedmen’s Town has fallen into disrepair. Of the 568 historic homesteads and 13 churches that once formed this National Register of Historic Places, only a few dozen remain. RBHY has rescued several significant historical homes from demolition and is the steward of 11 archaeologically significant sites. With so much of Freedmen’s Town’s legacy having fallen victim to the bulldozer, preserving those tangible reminders that do remain has become more important than ever.
With our nation's current focus on redressing racial inequities, the Yates Museum is uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in this movement. By shining a light on the accomplishments of the formerly enslaved peoples who built Freedmen's Town, Yates fosters more racial understanding, as well as instills an appreciation and pride for the role that Black Americans played in developing Houston.
Throughout the last 25 years many generous individuals and organizations have supported our work and for that we are deeply grateful. Join us in June, virtually and in person, as we celebrate 25 years of preserving Black history in our community.
To learn more about RBHY Museum or to donate, please visit RBHY.org
District Clerk Marilyn Burgess is participating in an event to commemorate the 101st anniversary of #women’s #vote in #HarrisCounty. Thank you to the Houston Suffragists Project and @heritagesociety for organizing this historic gathering. #houstonhistory
Photos from Emancipation National Historic Trail's post
It was a wonderful day for Houston history. Incredible speeches about how voting history by Suffragists 100 years ago paved the way for many today by: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Mayor Sylvester Turner, and Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess. Thanks to HCDC for this great photo.
#houstonhistory #suffragist #museum #AntiochChurch #AntiochMBC #votingmatters
More pics to come...
Photos from Freedmen's Town Preservation Coalition's post
Photos from Freedmen's Town Preservation Coalition's post
Couldn’t resist taking photos of these beautiful historical building in Third Ward, Texas...
Posted @withregram • @freedmenstownbiketour Get registered TODAY and GET PAID for referring friends and family!!!
After you register, for everyone you refer that registers WE WILL GIVE YOU $2 BACK.
So essentially... you could get paid to ride with us!!!!
Somebody say... #AmenGoesThere
Remember we start immediately after the @freedmenstownfarmersmarket Come check them out in their new bigger location!!!
Click link in bio to register!!!
#blackhistory #freedom #emancipation #biketour #farmersmarket #freedmenstown #freedmenstownfarmersmarket #montrose #montrosehouston #houstontourism #tourhouston #visithouston #lonlyplanet
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Almost ready to reconnect the brick street with the portion at Gregory Lincoln Education Center
Progress
Bricks had to be removed and relayed to ensure they are properly lined up...
Congratulations to Fourth Ward Health and Education Center on an excellent Back To School Family Reunion. The volunteers were excellent and the kids had a blast. Our goal was 60 backpacks; however, thanks to our sponsors and the community we were able to collect over 200 backpacks filled with supplies. A big thank you to our barbers and braiders the hair cuts and braids are fabulous...An extra big big thank you to everyone who donated funds, supplies, backpacks, and their time to help make this event a huge success. Can't leave out our photographers and videographers....thank you! Priscilla T. Graham
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