Digging through some files, I found this 2001 program for the dedication of the Freeman Round House in its first iteration as a museum. An insert acknowledged those who had donated generously to the building’s renovation. I — away in Atlanta and only loosely aware of the plans — am not named among them, but my parents are. As I scanned the list, I took note of the dozens of early supporters who passed away before the new, expanded museum opened last fall. I am honored to pick up the mantle and carry it forward to continue the good work they began and to preserve Wilson’s African-American history. Thank you, William E. Myers, for your vision!
Flyer in personal collection of Lisa Y. Henderson.
This is so cool. Thanks for sharing, Lisa.
This is kind of random, but I recently came across a tourist video on Facebook of a round house in Angola that looks so much like the Freeman House in Wilson that I did a double-take. Anyway, just thought I would share. This link includes the location and pictures.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ENj2A6BVSdwQpuCq6
Yes! I’ve never heard that Mr. Freeman was inspired by the round houses found all across Africa, but the resemblances are uncanny.