Step into the heart of Freedmen’s Town and explore a blend of history and creativity at the newly repurposed RowHouse galleries.

Freedmen’s Town, Houston’s historic heart of African American culture, is getting a fresh breath of life!

A bell cistern was uncovered during renovations in Freedmen’s Town, adding to its rich history.

A bell cistern was uncovered during renovations in Freedmen’s Town, adding to its rich history.

Join us as we tour the iconic Brick Street, a historic path just two blocks from the African American History Research Center. This classic red brick road symbolizes the struggles and sacrifices of Freedmen’s Town ancestors, embodying their enduring spirit.

Explore the oldest building in Freedmen’s Town, home of Elder Yates and young Rutherford Yates. In 1922, he and his brother Paul launched Houston’s first Black-owned printing press, giving voice to the community.

This article invites you to explore Freedmen’s Town in Houston through a virtual adventure. It highlights the area’s rich history and hidden gems, making it easy for anyone to learn about its cultural significance. Join the journey and discover what makes Freedmen’s Town special!

Many of the homes in Houston’s Freedmen’s Town have stood since the 1920s, embodying the ingenuity and strength of their builders.

In appreciation of Juneteenth, the Houston Rockets and the Toyota Center will hold a company-wide Day of Service at Freedmen’s Town on Friday.

Founded back in 1865, historic Freedmen’s Town located in Houston’s Fourth Ward is the city’s first, and largest Black settlement.

Southwest of Downtown Houston is a close-knit area brimming with African-American heritage.

A historic home in the Freedmen’s Town community is at risk of demolition.

Freedman’s Town at one time had more than 500 homes, today there are only about 40 left.

“If you are a lover of history or even a lover of Houston, you should know that Freedmen’s Town and Fourth Ward have been here since the founding of Houston,” said Zion Escobar, the executive director of Freedmen’s Town Conservancy. Freedmen’s Town has been here and given many the opportunity to start a new life.”AdZion Escobar talks about Freedmen's Town. “Having a market in Freedmen’s Town for people to gather, converse, and purchase necessary items is always something to be grateful for. Our fore-comers’ work must never be in vain.”AdGladys House talks about her efforts to preserve Freedmen's Town. Freedmen’s Town Conservancy Center is soon to be renovated by transforming three row-houses into an educational center right next to the Gregory School.

As you stroll down Andrews Street, just west of Downtown, you’ll see the slightly red-bricks paved in the streets.