Freedmen's Town Bricks Homecoming
October 12, 2026 @ 9:30AM — 12:00PM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Freedmen's Town Visitor Center: 1204 Victor Street Houston, TX 77019 Get Directions
Return of the Bricks
This commemorative event will feature a special program, ceremonial processional, a libation ceremony, and reception as we honor the legacy, resilience, and enduring spirit of Freedmen’s Town.
Join us for a historic moment as we commemorate the past, celebrate the present, and invest in the future of Freedmen’s Town as the historic bricks are returned home.
Together, we will celebrate the journey of these historic bricks and their continued role in preserving and uplifting the community's rich history.
9:30 AM - PROGRAM (Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center)
10:00 AM - CEREMONIAL PROCESSIONAL (Cleveland St. to Wilson St.)
10:15 AM - LIBATION CEREMONY (1405 Wilson Street)
10:30 AM - RECEPTION (Freedmen's Town Visitor Center)
Generously supported by Kinder Foundation, Houston Endowment, The Brown Foundation Inc., Wagner Foundation, Johanne and Joe Gatto, VIA Art Fund, Workforce Solutions, and the Preservation Champions: Anonymous, Reginald and Paula DesRoches, Kent Lucas, Karen and Ramon Manning, Christian Menefee, Eric and Annette Mullins, and Barron and Lisa Wallace.