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African American History Research Center at the Gregory School

Houston

4.8 (63) Black History
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The African American History Research Center at the Gregory School is housed in Houston's first public school established for freed slaves after Juneteenth. Serving as both a library and museum, the site features preserved historic classrooms alongside exhibits that document the rich history of Freedmen's Town.

Commenters expressed deep appreciation for the center's archives, genealogy research capabilities, and community-focused educational events like the Black Houston(s) symposium. Many native Houstonians were surprised and thrilled to learn about the venue, with many expressing plans to take guided tours with their families.

  • Explore exhibits documenting the history of Freedmen's Town
  • Tour preserved historic classrooms from Houston's first post-Juneteenth public school for freed slaves
  • Utilize on-site community resources for genealogy research and archival access
  • Look out for special educational programming and symposiums

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Monday12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SundayClosed

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