Freedmen’s Town Museums
a part of Rutherford B.H. Yates Museum, Inc.
Archaeology, Education and Preservation

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Every Donation Makes a Difference

Every donation to the Freedmen’s Town Museums – Houston of the Rutherford BH Yates Museum, Inc. helps in preserving history and our mission of educating the public about historical contributions to the community. No matter how small, your donations fund our goal of sharing stories, knowledge, and achievements of historical figures and homes as we build pride and knowledge in our community.

Your Donation Can Fund:

Unrestricted funds for preservation, operations, archaeology, student internships, brick streets, and youth education programs.
Workman’s Cottage – Barber/Beauty Shop House Museum (1924) It needs $30,000 to complete brick pathways, historic gardens, and security lighting.
Rutherford B. H. Yates, Sr. – Printers & Publishers Museum (1912) The home needs $90,000 toward its final restoration as the Yates Printers and Publishers Museum.
Rev. Ned P. Pullum & Emma Eddy-Pullum – Health & Business House Museum (1898) It needs $650,000 to restore it as a Health & Business Museum.
J. Vance Lewis & Pauline Gray-Lewis – Museum of Legal Professions & Educators (1907) The home needs $200,000 to complete the restoration as a Museum of Legal Professions and Educators.
Isabelle Simms – Gift Shop/Gallery/Tour Office [1907] This home needs $250,000 more to complete its restoration as the Tour Office, Gallery, & Gift Shop.
Jacob Nixon – Archaeology Field School Workshop/Gallery [1911) It needs $200,000 more to add the tour gathering and archaeology lab building and to complete restoration as the Archaeology Field School Workshop & Gallery.
Gift Shop/Gallery/Tour Office (1874 & 1907]
Green House/Tea Room/Plant Conservancy
UNESCO – Slave Route Research
In Memory of
In Honor of

Mail-In Donations

In order to make a check donation we ask that you please follow these instructions:

Make a check payable to “Rutherford BH Yates, Inc.”
On the memo line of the check, please specify the gift amount
Please mail your check to:
Rutherford BH Yates Museum, Inc.
P.O. Box 130726
Houston, TX 77129-0726

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

Artifact Donation

Thank you for your interest in donating to Freedmen’s Town Museums- Houston. We are always accepting donations.
Please contact us with any items you wish to donate.

Building Racial Bridges Campaign

The “Building Racial Bridges Campaign” launched by Freedmen’s Town Museums Houston of the Rutherford B H Yates Museum, Inc. aims to foster comprehension and harmony among diverse racial and ethnic communities. Rooted in a commitment to preserving the rich history of Freedmen’s Town Museums Houston, this initiative seeks to transform it into a symbol of hope and cooperation. Over the years, it has engaged countless individuals, fostering cross-cultural appreciation and racial harmony through events, festivals, and educational programs. Every donation plays a vital role in building bridges of unity and understanding, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations. Click on the link to view the discussion of the “Building Racial Bridges Campaign” with KPRC Houston’s Khambrel Marshall.

Become a Legacy Guardian

Join to give now or in the future by leaving a legacy to the Rutherford B H Yates Museum, Inc. in your will, trust, retirement plan; beneficiary or insurance policy.

Gifting Options

Challenge Gifts

Your donations toward the first $700,000 milestone will enable RBHYates Museum to receive, from Catherine & Scott Roberts, Ph.D., the donation of two additional Archaeology sites valued at $600,000.

Corporate Matching Gifts

Donations from employees and retirees of Shell, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips and Chevron have been eligible for their Matching Gifts or Hero programs.

Freedmen’s Town Museums Houston

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