Waller County African American Cultural Heritage Council

09/05/2024

08/25/2024

Every county should have someone trained to assist people with applying for historical markers especially for the undertold stories in African American communities.

Don’t miss this free workshop on applying for historical markers. They will share information on the different types of markers and how to research and apply for the markers.

Bring information about your historic property and talk with the experts about your property.

Tell others and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historical-markers-workshop-tickets-1001930409827?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

07/18/2024

This weekend! It's a tradition steeped in rich history.

05/09/2024

The Farm and Food Workers Relief Program(FFWR) is providing a single, $600 direct relief payment to farm workers and meatpacking workers, for expenses incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontline workers who worked in farming activities and meatpacking at any time during the COVID-related major disaster declaration period (January 27, 2020 through May 11, 2023) are eligible to receive this one-time funding.

Eligible Farmworkers and Meat Packing Workers have until September 30, 2024, to apply for this one-time payment! Please see the following link for more information.

12/15/2023

The Prairie View community came out and enjoyed the Christmas Gala at St. Francis of Assisi Church. It was a joyous time.

11/24/2023

Waller County ( formerly parts of Austin, Grimes & Harris) was the first place people of African descent were enslaved in Texas.

Now is the perfect time to validate your roots as one of the original pioneers of Texas by completing your DNA. It's the gift that keeps on giving.

Grab one for you and a few for family as gifts. They'll thank you later. This is the lowest price of the year. Grab yours now! www.ancestry.com

11/07/2023

PVAMU Homecoming 2023 was a blast!