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We honor our black cowboy pioneers that journeyed from slavery to freedmen, driving cattle on the Chisholm Trail, settling on the only designated land for purchase to former slaves in Galveston County, also called the 1867 Settlement Historical District.
05/03/2025
RAIN OR SHINE!!! TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!! Hope to see everybody at the Annual Harold Cash Living Legend Charity & Scholarship Rodeo at the Galveston County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 4 p.m. Showtime begins at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the gate.
02/12/2025
History of the Emancipation Trail in Galveston County, Texas The Emancipation Trail refers to a 51-mile path from Galveston to Houston. A history describes what happened in the the months after General Order No. 3.
10/02/2024
THE COUNTDOWN IS HERE!!!! ONLY 10 DAYS UNTIL the 1867 Settlement Historical District 10th Annual Fall Communitywide Celebration hosted by the African American Historic Preservation Committee in partnership with the City of Texas City.
Guests include Mary E. Dynes, author of the children’s books, “The Great Wave,” a fun and adventurous story about two friends' trip to the beach, and “Oh Boy! Will Mama Bear Be Upset?” a heartwarming lesson in forgiveness and love when Mama Bear returns with understanding instead of anger.
We look forward to everyone coming out to share in this communitywide event! There will be plenty of fun, food and festivities for the entire family.
10/01/2024
Legendary barrelman Leon Coffee will be inducted into RodeoHouston Hall of Fame Coffee, 70, entertained Houston rodeo crowds for three decades while protecting cowboys by distracting angry bulls.
09/30/2024
1867 Settlement Historical District Inaugural Rodeo (2023) — PHOTO COURTESY/Chris Bell-Framed Perspective
12/06/2023
HAPPY 98th BIRTHDAY, Vera Bell Gary! We love you ❤️‼️