6/1/2025
Tulsa Community Listening Session – June 1st
Hostoris Vernon AME Church Help us find historic trees bearing witness to black history in Tulsa.
Living Witnesses to a Hidden History
Black Heritage Trees is a living tribute to the history, strength, and spirit of Black communities. These trees—found in places like Tulsa, Houston, Galveston, and St. Croix—have stood through generations of struggle and hope. Some are Witness Trees, silent observers of injustice, resistance, and loss. Others are Spirit Trees, offering comfort and inspiration in the face of hardship. Together, they tell powerful stories rooted in the land. This project honors those stories—and the people behind them—through history, memory, and place.
Project Sites
The Black Heritage Tree Project is rooted in place. Each of our project sites—Greenwood, Galveston, Houston, and St. Croix—holds unique histories and powerful stories shaped by the land and the people who lived there. On this page, you’ll find sections dedicated to each location, featuring the trees, events, and legacies that define them. These stories remind us that history lives not just in books, but in the landscapes that have witnessed it all.
News & Events
6/14/2025
Houston Community Listening Session – June 14th
Freedmen’s Town Conservancy Visitor’s Center Help us find historic trees bearing witness to black history in Houston.
6/28/2025
Galveston Community Listening Session – June 28th
Nia Cultural Center2217 Strand Suite 101, Galveston Tx Help us find historic trees bearing witness to black history in Galeveston.