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Houston Juneteenth
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Houston Heritage Society Juneteenth Tea Cakes and Tours
Saturday, June 7
Saturday, June 14
Thursday, June 19
Times: 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM, and 2:30 PM
Heritage Society
1100 Bagby Street
Houston, TX, 77002
Houston Heritage Society “From Plantation to Emancipation – The Freedom Experience”
Saturday, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025,
Thursday, June 19, 2025, (Juneteenth!)
10am

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During your tour of three historic houses that tell Houston’s stories from plantation to emancipation, the talented actor brings the hardships of slavery and the victory of freedom to life in dramatic reenactments. The historical script was written by Martha Whiting-Goddard, Reverend Jack Yates’ great granddaughter, who lived in the Yates House that was relocated to Sam Houston Park.
Freedom Run/Walk and Health Fair
June 7th
7:00am-12:00pm
Emancipation Park
3018 Emancipation Ave
Houston, TX 77004
Juneteenth Culture Fest
Juneteenth Culture Fest is a soul-stirring celebration of freedom, culture, and music that moves you. Feel the power of live performances that blend the deep roots of gospel, blues, and R&B with the smooth grooves of neo-soul and funk. This years performance will include a musical tribute to Roberta Flack, Angie Stone, Luther Vandross, Johnnie Taylor, Frankie Beverly, Tony! Toni! Toné! and more!
Friday, June 13th
8:30pm
Miller Outdoor Theater
Free
Celebrating Black History!
Live music, dance and kid-friendly poetry presenting Black History from ancient Africa to today. Produced by Express Children’s Theatre.
Thursday, June 19th
11am
Miller Outdoor Theater
Free