This Black History Month, join us in celebrating the rich history of Emancipation Park, the oldest park in Houston and the state of Texas! 🎉

This Black History Month, join us in celebrating the rich history of Emancipation Park, the oldest park in Houston and the state of Texas! 🎉

Olivewood is along I-10, an interstate that runs from Florida to California and right through downtown Houston, and sits right on the banks of White Oak Bayou. It’s hidden by a swath of trees, so you’d never notice it was there from the freeway, and once you’re on city streets, it’s set back behind a medical building.

Emancipation Park is a historical park and the first and only park built by freed slaves for a gathering place for African Americans and it's history continues to live on today.

Arts District Houston commissioned a virtual experience honoring Richard Brock and the park named after him in the First Ward. HOUSTON – Arts District Houston commissioned a virtual experience honoring Richard Brock and the park named after him in the First Ward, according to a press release. Located along Washington Avenue, Arts District Houston is one of 300 state-designated districts nationwide committed to attracting artists and cultural enterprises to a local community, creating a hub of economic activity, per the release. The telling of this story through dance is important to understanding and appreciating Houston’s rich history. It’s important that we celebrate pioneers like Richard Brock and the artists who help keep their legacy alive, during Black History Month and year-round,” said Marci Dallas, Executive Director of Arts District Houston.