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Choose your own virtual adventure in Freedmen’s Town: Discover the 19th Century Bell Cistern

HOUSTON,TX – During renovations in Freedmen’s Town, an unexpected treasure was uncovered—a bell cistern! It’s incredible to think that discoveries like this are still being made in such a historic area.

Sharonda Johnson, the Mayor of Freedmen’s Town, couldn’t resist the urge to take a peek inside herself. As she leaned in, she hoped to catch a glimpse of the original bricks that tell the story of this vibrant community.

While she didn’t find the ones we were searching for, the ones she did see were still significant and added another layer to Freedmen’s Town’s rich history. What an exciting moment for the town!

Curious to see the Bell Cistern for yourself? Click the video tour to explore this fascinating piece of history!

Let’s keep the adventure going! Click on the map to explore more hidden gems in the area!

Home of J. Vance Lewis and Pauline Grey-Lewis Brick Street Tour Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum, Inc. Tour of Freedmen's Town with Zorrie Jones African American History Research Center at the Gregory School Marty Bennett's Artwork 19th Century Bel Cistern Bennett Road Freedmen's Town Conservancy Visitor Center

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