Resources
Black History Resources
Austin’s Freedom Communities and Cultural Landmarks
Explore a curated list of educational tools, cultural institutions, and historical references connected to Austin’s Black freedom communities. Includes museums, tours, books, and digital archives.
Black Austin Tours
Explore Austin’s Black history through walking and virtual tours led by local historians. These tours highlight key landmarks, stories, and cultural contributions of Austin’s Black communities.
TSHA Handbook of Texas
A digital encyclopedia offering extensive entries on Texas history, including detailed articles on Black Texans and historic communities across the state.
Clarksville Community Development Corporation
An organization working to preserve, restore, and promote the legacy of Clarksville, one of the oldest surviving post-Civil War freedom communities west of the Mississippi.
African American Historical Landmarks in Austin | Visit Austin, TX
A guide to significant Black heritage sites across Austin, from historic homes and churches to museums and cemeteries.
The Alexander Farm
One of the oldest African American-owned farms in Central Texas, representing generations of agricultural resilience and family legacy.
Supporting Black-Owned Restaurants in Austin
A curated list of Black-owned dining establishments in Austin, celebrating culinary culture and economic empowerment.
Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Oakwood Cemetery Chapel
Host of the “To Emancipate” exhibit and other programs honoring Black Austinites buried at Oakwood Cemetery and the stories they left behind.
Six Square
Austin’s Black cultural district committed to preserving and celebrating the historic legacy of East Austin’s Black community through art, education, and advocacy.
George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center | AustinTexas.gov
A museum and genealogy center dedicated to African American history, art, and heritage in Austin and beyond.
The Texas Freedom Colonies Project
An educational and justice-centered initiative preserving the history of Black settlement communities founded by formerly enslaved Texans after emancipation.
And Grace Will Lead Me Home – Texas Tech University Press
This book traces the formation of Black freedom communities in Texas after 1865, offering a deeply researched narrative of place, survival, and hope.
Bethany Cemetery
The Mission of the Bethany Cemetery Association, Inc. is to preserve and protect the rich historic heritage of Bethany Cemetery, we are dedicated to preserving the history through preservation, and community engagement.
