Freedmen’s Town Museums

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Freedmen’s Town Museums Freedmen’s Town Museums Houston is a part of Rutherford B.H. Yates Museum, Inc. Freedmen’s Town Museums, also known as the Rutherford B. H. But our work continues.

is located in the Fourth Ward of Houston, Texas. We were founded in 1996 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes the preservation, education, and archaeology, related to the history of Freedmen’s Town. Insensitive, mass redevelopment, demolitions of historic structures and indifference to the community’s significance have created difficulties for preservation efforts. Therefore, we are raising funds to preserve Freedmen’s Town with the goal to keep history alive for many years.

We are deeply grateful to the Rice University Center for African and African American Studies for sponsoring our Heritag...
10/06/2026

We are deeply grateful to the Rice University Center for African and African American Studies for sponsoring our Heritage Brunch & Celebration of Heroes! 🎓

Thank you for your dedication to education, research, and preserving the vital history of Freedmen’s Town Museums Houston of the Rutherford BH Yates Museum, Inc.

🏛️ Interested in partnering with us for educational or corporate sponsorship? Head to www.freedmenstownmuseums-houston.org to connect with our team!

A huge thank you to 3815 Media for partnering with us for our Heritage Brunch & Celebration of Heroes at the University ...
10/04/2026

A huge thank you to 3815 Media for partnering with us for our Heritage Brunch & Celebration of Heroes at the University of Houston! ✨

Your support helps us amplify our stories, honor local heroes, and keep the rich history of Freedmen’s Town alive for future generations. We appreciate your partnership!

💡 Looking to partner with the Freedmen’s Town Museums Houston of the Rutherford BH Yates Museum, Inc. on upcoming projects? Explore partnership opportunities on our website: www.freedmenstownmuseums-houston.org

A heartfelt thank you to H-E-B for serving as a proud sponsor of our Heritage Brunch & Celebration of Heroes at the Uni...
10/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to H-E-B for serving as a proud sponsor of our Heritage Brunch & Celebration of Heroes at the University of Houston 🏛️💛

H-E-B’s steadfast dedication to the Houston community helps us preserve the historic legacy of Freedmen’s Town and honor those who make a lasting impact. We are deeply grateful for your continued partnership!

🤝 Want to partner with us to support future events and community programs? Visit our website to get involved: www.freedmenstownmuseums-houston.org

We extend our sincere gratitude to Ben Crump's Law for partnering with us for the Freedmen’s Town Museums Houston of the...
09/30/2026

We extend our sincere gratitude to Ben Crump's Law for partnering with us for the Freedmen’s Town Museums Houston of the Rutherford BH Yates Museum, Inc. Heritage Brunch & Celebration of Heroes! ⚖️

Thank you for your commitment to justice, community empowerment, and supporting our mission to preserve African American history and legacy in Houston.

🔗 Interested in becoming a sponsor or organizational partner? Learn how you can collaborate with us at www.freedmenstownmuseums-houston.org.

We are honored to celebrate devoted heritage champions, the Community Projects Team of First Unitarian Universalist Chur...
09/24/2026

We are honored to celebrate devoted heritage champions, the Community Projects Team of First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, with the Community Partner Award at this year’s Heritage Brunch & Celebration of Heroes! Join the Freedmen’s Town Museum Houston of the Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum Inc. on September 26 to recognize their historic contributions: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5zg8w26/lp/a9f41392-f7d6-4b52-92f9-76b9e6e003fe

We are honored to celebrate devoted heritage champion, Martha Whiting-Goddard, great-granddaughter of Rev. Jack Yates, w...
09/22/2026

We are honored to celebrate devoted heritage champion, Martha Whiting-Goddard, great-granddaughter of Rev. Jack Yates, with the Community Champion Award at this year’s Heritage Brunch & Celebration of Heroes! Join the Freedmen’s Town Museums Houston of the Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum Inc. on September 26 to recognize her historic contributions -—reserve your tickets today at
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We are honored to celebrate visionary theater champion, Russell Boyd of the Alley Theatre, with the Rising Stars Award a...
09/21/2026

We are honored to celebrate visionary theater champion, Russell Boyd of the Alley Theatre, with the Rising Stars Award at this year’s Heritage Brunch & Celebration of Heroes! Join the Freedmen’s Town Museums Houston of the Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum Inc. on September 26 to recognize his outstanding leadership. Purchase tickets at
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5zg8w26

We are honored to celebrate distinguished leadership icon, Catherine Roberts, with the Leadership Excellence Award at th...
09/21/2026

We are honored to celebrate distinguished leadership icon, Catherine Roberts, with the Leadership Excellence Award at this year’s Heritage Brunch & Celebration of Heroes! Join the Freedmen’s Town Museums Houston of the Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum Inc. on September 26 to recognize her exceptional impact

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P. O. Box 130726
Houston, TX
77129

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