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“A need exists to attract a new generation to an appreciation of history. That need is made more necessary with recent culture wars against the value of historical fact. Our focus is to share real-life stories of ordinary citizens who accomplished extra-ordinary achievements for African Americans


-Lorenza P. Butler, Jr., Houston Informer Foundation

About Our Honorees...

Sam Houston

Julius Rosenwald

Joshua Houston

Texas’ Inaugural Juneteenth Emancipator.


Sam and his  wife, Margaret Lea Houston owned slaves for most of their lives but both have a special place reserved in the hearts of Texans of all races for their kindness and unprecedented humanity in the care and sponsorship of their enslaved “servants.”

Joshua Houston

Julius Rosenwald

Joshua Houston

Joshua Houston, the famous ex-slave of General Sam Houston and his wife, Margaret Lea Houston, rose to become a respected businessman, alderman,

financier, college trustee and Walker County Commissioner.


Joshua used the money to support his family and help uplift other former slaves.

Julius Rosenwald

Julius Rosenwald

Julius Rosenwald

Julius Rosenwald (1862-1932) was a Chicago businessman, philanthropist, and president of Sears, Roebuck and Company. Though he was born in Illinois, Julius’ German-Jewish family had fled persecution in Europe. He established the

Rosenwald Foundation, using his personal income, for "the well-being of mankind” because he believed that all Americans deserve the opportunity to an education.

Samuel Walker Houston

Esther Bridges & Rosenwald #1

Esther Bridges & Rosenwald #1

Samuel Walker Houston, was a Navy Veteran and skilled musician; a follower of Booker T. Washington; student of W.E.B. DuBois, and  publisher of The Huntsville Times Newspaper.  He also founded The Samuel W. Houston Industrial and Training Institute, and other institutions of learning.  


Huntsville's Samuel Walker Houston Museum and Cultural Center is named in his honor.

Esther Bridges & Rosenwald #1

Esther Bridges & Rosenwald #1

Esther Bridges & Rosenwald #1

With the expertise of Head Teacher,

Esther Bridges (shown here), alumni teachers Mary Helen Wilson Wiseman, Thelma McGuire, Maddy Jewel Walker, and the Wilson, Spivey, Cotton, Wiley, Vann, Howard, Baker, Crawford, Houston and other families, Rosenwald School prospered. 


Mrs. Bridges was headmaster of the school for over 40 years, molding and inspiring excellence in young minds.

Dr. Naomi W. Ledé

Esther Bridges & Rosenwald #1

Dr. Naomi W. Ledé

Dr. Naomi Williams Ledé, attended Samuel Walker Houston High School in Huntsville, Texas.  


This “distinguished alumni“ and international scholar in transportation planning and management is the author of ten books and more than three hundred research studies, articles, professional papers on urban planning, community development, education, and inner city transportation challenges.

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2024 HUNTSVILLE HEROES Exhibit

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~ A HuntsvilleTribute ~

Honoring the Forgotten


This and future exhibits will incorporate the works of the men and women of all races who helped advance the prosperity of Huntsville and Walker County.  


This unique approach to generating an interest in and exposing inspirational stories is a perfect fit for the history-loving hometown of General Sam Houston!

Caring for our Ancestors

 

Donations received online support the historical efforts of maintaining   Rosenwald School Acres'  projects to support, preserve and maintain the Tuskegee-Rosenwald legacy.

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The Rosenwald Centennial Project's continuing mission is the  maintenance and improvement of the historic Rosenwald School#1 grounds and the maintenance of the access road and graves the  Kittrell-Wilson Cemetery where  remains of the historic school founders are  interred.


Click for the Kittrell-Wilson Cemetery Database

~ DONATE! ~

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Yoou may use the Paypal button here. Your receipt will reflect a payment made to "Rosenwald School Acres"


... or see below for links to send it via Zelle to rosenwaldacres@gmail.com;...

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If using ZELLE or SquareApp, BE SURE TO PUT YOUR CELL# and what you are paying for on the "Note" line. Questions? Text Kijana Wiseman at (832) 800-4353

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FYI: portion of Proceeds from this Rosenwald Centennial Project  will be used to renovate the graves of Rosenwald School Founders, Caregivers and Alumni buried behind the school in the KITTRELL—WILSON CEMETERY.   


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ROSENWALD ACRES THANKS  OUR' LEGACY SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS: 

H-E-B,  Gingartum Root Juice, Texas Coffee News, The Houston Sun, Awesome Without Borders,  c, TexasMedieval, Dr. Winnie King, KCOH-AM, KHVL-104.9, Yummy Yummy Mongolian Grill, Texas Medieval, The Granary, ButlerWiseman, Sam’s Table Restaurant, American Flip Factory, MoShows.com, The Wiseman Company, The Huntsville Item, Dr. & Mrs. KG Belle, Judith Groudine Finkel, Michelle Paschall, The Fusilier, Kittrell, Vann and Wilson Families ...& more...

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