Black History Month 2016

"Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African-American Memories"
Feb. 3 - Mar. 14

The TIPHC localized the 2016 national theme for Black History Month by presenting this exhibit highlighting "hallowed" black heritage sites around Texas, including East Austin, Freedmen’s Town and Independence Heights in Houston, Reedy Chapel in Galveston, Zion Hill in Nacogdoches, Prairie View/Alta Vista, and more. The exhibit also included an architectural student display for their work in helping to restore sites in Freedmen's Town and Independence Heights.

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