Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical Society Inc. — Attraction in Fort Worth

ABSOLUTELY MUST SEE!! How I came across this gem was truly by fate. Doing my absolute best to avoid the freeways. I took a few side roads and soon came upon a MUSEUM ➡️. This museum is small in stature and yet it packs a very POWERFUL wealth of the city’s history! How is it that it never came up during my previous searches for museums? Nevertheless, we found each other and I couldn’t be happier. To know the majority of the city was built from concrete supplied by a formed black slave!!! Where in the history books is this? It’s not! This is just fascinating story the museum holds. The information this museum holds is mind blowing to me. Museum like these are a treasure and do not get the recognition they deserve. There is no doubt in my mind that a lot of Black History is hidden because too many refuse to acknowledge the truth. This country was built on...

I had an amazing experience while visiting the Lenora Rolla Museum. The museum was very clean and extremely organized. I was provided with a tour by the Executive Director of the museum, Mrs Brenda Sanders Wise. She is extremely knowledgeable about the artifacts housed in the museum and when she tells the story about the contribution that African Americans made to Tarrant County, Texas and beyond, it is a history lesson that I will never forget, one that will always be etched in my heart and soul. I give much thanks and appreciation to the Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical Society Organization, for their unwavering commitment of keeping the African American Heritage alive, in the City of Ft....

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and the knowledge of the woman who showed me around. It is a very small facility, but it there is a large amount of information. I was told there is also a lot of things not yet on display. I am shocked more people have not visited. A Hollywood producer should do a movie or documentary on this museum and the history of Black Ft Worth. I will definitely...