Talking about Tenth Street: A Juneteenth Event

The Dallas History & Archives Division, in partnership with the Tenth Street Residents' Association, celebrates the rich history of the Tenth Street neighborhood with a morning of activities honoring the historic neighborhood:

11:00 a.m.: Donald Payton, known as the "unofficial historian of Black Dallas," will discuss the history of Tenth Street, Dallas' 12th historic district, one of the only remaining intact Freedman's Towns in the nation, as well as the history of The Bottom.

11:30 a.m.: Musician Stanley Glenn will give a performance of music by blues artist T-Bone Walker. Walker is a famous historical figure from Tenth Street.

This program was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. 

*No registration is required*

From The Bottom to Tenth Street Exhibit, 7th floor

The Dallas History & Archives Division, in partnership with the Tenth Street Residents' Association will feature an exhibit celebrating the rich history of the Tenth Street and The Bottom neighborhoods. The exhibit will be located on the 7th floor of the Central Library and will combine historic imagery from the archive with items of historic significance provided by Tenth Street and The Bottom residents.