Choose your own virtual adventure in Freedmen’s Town: Iconic Brick Street

HOUSTON,TX – Glad to see that you have arrived at the iconic Brick Street. This is where the freed men and women paved the way and paved the street.

Just two blocks from the African American History Research Center at the Gregory School, you’ll find a lane that looks like a classic red brick road.

But for the folks in Freedmen’s Town, those vibrant bricks tell a powerful story. They represent the struggles and sacrifices of their ancestors—the same spirit that lives on in them today.

So, let’s take a stroll down this historic path and feel the heartbeat of the community!

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