The AACHD District Registry
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The African American Cultural Heritage District (AACHD) is a thriving ecosystem of businesses, offering authentic experiences that reflect Galveston’s resilient past and vibrant future.
Whether you’re shopping, dining, or connecting with local creatives, you’ll find that each visit supports a powerful movement ofeconomic empowerment, cultural pride, and community growth.
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The Old Central Cultural Center is a historic Black cultural institution rooted in Galveston, Texas. Housed in the former Central High School – the first Black high school in Texas – it serves as a vibrant hub for African American heritage, education, and community programming. Through exhibitions, events, and cultural preservation, it honors the legacy and resilience of Black Texans.
The Island Bicycle Company offers bike sales, rentals, repairs, and group rides. (Typical local hours: ~9:30 AM–6 PM)
Mac-ies Smash Burgers & Fries is a casual burger and hot dog spot with build-your-own options and shakes.
The Reedy Chapel-AME Church is one of the longest running churches located in Galveston, Texas. It was originally founded in 1848 by enslaved African Americans, following emancipation in 1865. It was also organized as Texas’s first A.M.E.
Opened in 2015, the Bryan Museum, which is located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home in Galveston, Texas, houses The Bryan Collection, one of the world’s largest collections of historical artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to Texas and the American West.
Founded by Sam Gorashko and a group of dedicated tether enthusiasts, Galveston Lighthouse Productions, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is deeply committed to making theater and the arts accessible to the Galveston community.
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