| Houston, TX - Houston Public Library (HPL) invites the community to mark the 100th anniversary of the Gregory School during a special centennial event recognizing one of Houston’s most significant historic landmarks. Now home to the African American History Research Center (AAHRC), the Gregory School continues its legacy as a place of learning, preservation, and community connection.
Originally opened in 1926 as the city’s second school built specifically for African American students, the Gregory School has played a vital role in Houston’s educational history. Today, the African American History Research Center preserves and shares the stories, achievements, and contributions of African Americans through exhibitions, archives, genealogy resources, educational programs, and community partnerships.
The event will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m. at the African American History Research Center (AAHRC) at the Gregory School located at 1300 Victtor Street.
Event Highlights Include:
- The opening of the new exhibition, Blueprints of Transformation: The Story of the Gregory School
- A special screening of Pioneering Education: The Gregory Elementary School Story
- A Gregory School Alumni and Community Reception
- A keynote performance by Alexus Rhone, Freedmen’s Classrooms, Freedom’s Stories
- Youth activities, community partner exhibits, archival displays, and interactive experiences for all ages
«One hundred years after opening its doors, the Gregory School remains a place where history informs the present and inspires the future,» said Sandy Gaw, Director of the Houston Public Library. «As the home of the African American History Research Center, it continues to preserve the stories and experiences that have shaped Houston.» |
