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We support community engagement, re-education, and heritage tourism.

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.

10/16/2026

Happy Anniversary Bethel Baptist Church!

Established on October 16, 1891, by Reverend John Henry “Jack” Yates, Bethel Baptist Church holds an important place in the history of Freedmen’s Town and Black Houston.
Founded in the years following Emancipation, Bethel became part of a community shaped by Black faith, leadership, and collective resilience. Though the historic church building has endured destruction and loss, its legacy remains woven into the story of the neighborhood.

Join HFTC Executive Director Sharon L. Fletcher at Bethel Church Park as we explore the history of this landmark and reflect on why preserving the places and stories of Freedmen’s Town matters today.

10/15/2026

The future of our history depends on what we choose to protect today.

Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy proudly supports the for Historic Preservation’s Historic Preservation Defense Fund and its work to safeguard the places that hold our nation’s history and cultural memory.

In Freedmen’s Town, preservation means keeping our stories alive—not just through the structures we save, but through the history we share and the communities we bring together.

Be part of that story. Join us October 21 for the Freedmen’s Town Futures docuseries screening at the Visitor Center, explore the BLACKBALL exhibition at Row House Galleries, or discover our neighborhood’s legacy on a heritage tour.

Every visit helps keep Freedmen’s Town’s history visible, valued, and alive for generations to come.

Plan your visit at the link in our bio or go to www.houstonfreedmenstown.org

10/09/2026

Introducing Freedmen’s Town Future, a new mini-documentary by Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy exploring the history, present-day significance, and future of Freedmen’s Town through the churches that helped shape the community.

Featuring local faith leaders, historians, and community voices, the film examines the longstanding role of faith-based institutions in Freedmen’s Town and their place in the community’s future.

Join us for a first-look screening and conversation.

📅 October 21 | 11 AM–1 PM
📍 Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center

To RSVP: tinyurl.com/HFTCFTF or please visit the link in bio!

Freedmen’s Town Future is in collaboration with Houston creatives Christopher Robinson (Chris Robinson), DaLyah Jones (Dee J), Shareef Wright (SHAREEF), and more!

10/01/2026

What’s Goin’ Down in Freedmen’s Town? 🧱

October is all about coming home, looking forward, and celebrating the stories that make Freedmen’s Town what it is. Here’s what’s happening this month:

BLACKBALL: Baseball Barbeque and Blues | Untitled Art Houston
We’re proud to partner with Untitled Art Houston as an institutional cultural partner. While you’re in Houston for the fair at the George R. Brown Convention Center, extend your experience into Freedmen’s Town and discover BLACKBALL: Baseball, Barbecue & Blues, on view at Row House Galleries. Enjoy 15% off any-day single admission ticket with code 26CULTURALPARTNER_HTX.

📆Brick Homecoming | October 12
The bricks are coming home! Celebrate with us as we welcome the return of historic Freedmen’s Town bricks and another milestone in the continued work of Rebirth in Action.

Freedmen’s Town Future | October 21
Join us for an HFTC-produced docuseries screening highlighting the churches, people, and stories that continue to shape the future of Freedmen’s Town, in collaboration with Houston creatives Christopher Robinson (Chris Robinson), DaLyah Jones (Dee J), Shareef Wright (SHAREEF), and more!

📌RSVP for all October events and programs through the link in bio or visit www.houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/.

09/30/2026

We are proud to celebrate HFTC Executive Director Sharon L. Fletcher, who will receive the Lynn Eusan Alumni Award at the University of Houston’s 2026 Jazz Jam Brunch this Saturday, October 3.

Named in honor of Lynn C. Eusan, a pioneering student activist, journalist, and community organizer, the award recognizes individuals whose work reflects a commitment to community, culture, and service. Eusan made history in 1968 as the University of Houston’s first African American Homecoming Queen and played an instrumental role in efforts to establish what is now the university’s African American Studies Department.

We are honored to see Sharon recognized in Eusan’s name and alongside fellow community leaders whose work continues to create meaningful impact.

Join us for a morning of music, food, celebration, and recognition, featuring KJ Willis, Season 29 The Voice semifinalist, as we celebrate Mrs, Fletcher and this year’s award recipients.

📍 Fountain Life Center�📅 October 3, 2026

09/29/2026

We’re excited to partner with Untitled Art, Houston (Untitled Art) as an institutional cultural partner, connecting visitors to the art, history, and cultural stories that make Houston unique.

While you’re in Houston for the fair, extend your experience with a visit to Freedmen’s Town. Explore our Row House Galleries' seminal exhibition BLACKBALL | Baseball, Barbecue, and Blues, curated by Seba R. Suber (Seba Raquel Suber), or book a heritage tour to experience the history of Houston’s oldest Black neighborhood firsthand.

🎟️ Save 15% on Any Day Single Admission to Untitled Art, Houston with code: 26CULTURALPARTNER_HTX

And as always, admission to our Visitor Center exhibitions is free.

09/24/2026

TONIGHT: Porch Talk — Civic Engagement & What’s at Stake for Our Communities?

What does civic engagement have to do with protecting the places, stories, and cultural spaces our communities have built?

Join us tonight, September 24, from 6–8 PM at the Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center for a conversation about the changing civic landscape, the connection between voting and community preservation, and how we can make civic participation more accessible and meaningful.

Meet our Porch Talk panelists! Swipe through to learn more about Shea Jordan Smith, Dr. Coretta Mallet-Fontenot, and Carmela Walker, eMPA (We, Us, Ours), and their work across civic engagement, education, advocacy, and public policy. Tonight, we’ll hear their perspectives on what it means to stay informed, involved, and engaged beyond Election Day.

📍 Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center
1204 Victor St., Houston, TX 77019
🕕 6–8 PM
Parking: African American History Research Center (AAHRC), 1300 Cleveland St.

Join us tonight. RSVP at the link in bio or visit www.houstonfreedmenstown.org/events

09/22/2026

As fall ushers in, we’re taking a moment to reflect on an unforgettable summer with CultureVerse Summer Crawl 2026 and Reading with a Rapper at Astros Youth Academy. 📚🏙️

It was one for the books. Students explored the history and culture of some of Houston’s historically Black neighborhoods—including Freedmen’s Town, Third Ward, and Fifth Ward—with stops that brought those histories to life, from our Heritage Brick Tour and Freedmen’s Town to Project Row Houses and the Deluxe Theater.

Throughout the summer, students learned how the histories of these communities continue to shape the city we live in today. They then put that learning into action, dreaming up and designing their own cities as a culminating project.

We’re grateful to everyone who showed up, shared knowledge, and helped make this summer one to remember.

Here’s to carrying these stories—and these lessons—into the next season. 🍂

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