Black History Month

GCCMA takes great pride in acknowledging and celebrating Black History Month each February. Events have included tours of the African American Shotgun House, a Black History Banquet, and programs focused on the annual national Black History theme. Additional activities have featured church Black History programs and productions, a Gospel Music Festival, and youth educational activities at the Willie Hall Neighborhood Center.

Citizen Memorial Garden Cemetery

The Citizen Memorial Garden Cemetery holds a wealth of unknown history, predating the Williamson County Courthouse. Early burials likely include former slaves, with some plots indicating Hispanic burials. Owned by the City of Georgetown, the GCCMA oversees this historical cemetery.

Willie Hall Center

The Willie Hall Center, located at 906 West 17th Street in Georgetown, Texas, is a multipurpose facility owned by the GCCMA. The center was named after Mrs. Willie Hall, a native community businesswoman, church pianist, longtime children’s facilitator, and lover of children. Refurbished to serve as a Neighborhood Habitat, the center is available on request to the neighborhood and Georgetown community.

Juneteenth

Juneteenth, celebrated each June, commemorates the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of slavery. Georgetown has a long history of celebrating this grand event with festivities in San Gabriel Park. The celebration, which has taken place since 1952, includes food, fun, entertainment, raffles, and vendors.

African American Shotgun House

A notable and mostly unaltered example of a “Shotgun House” is located at 801 West Street. Built between 1920 and 1930, the house gets its name from the idea that a shot fired from the front door would pass through the house without hitting a wall, as rooms open directly into each other without hallways. The future plan for the house is to become a “Living History Museum,” showcasing life and archives donated by the surrounding community.