Jack Johnson's 144th Birthday Celebration!
Join us in celebrating Jack Johnson’s birthday at GOFM! John Arthur Johnson, nicknamed the "Galveston Giant", was an American boxer who, at the height of the Jim Crow era, became the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion. His memory continues to live on our island.
Enjoy the following activities:
First 100 folks to visit the market will receive a FREE cookie from Food of Life
Storytime at 11 AM
Jack Johnson Photo Op
Learn more about Jack Johnson & Galveston Historical’s Foundation African American Heritage Committee
Plus shop local at GOFM!
Dates:
March 27
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (28th & Market)
About Nia Cultural Center
In response to the growing problem of youth violence in the early 1990’s Nia Cultural Center has provided family and youth empowerment programs. Originally a Community Youth Development program funded by the Texas Department of Family Services, the Nia Cultural Center’s Family Strengthening and Empowerment program operated from 1996 – 2006. Learn more on their website>
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About Galveston Historical Foundation
Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) was formed as the Galveston Historical Society in 1871 and merged with a new organization formed in 1954 as a non-profit entity devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County. Over the last sixty years, GHF has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation, coastal resiliency and stewardship of historic properties. GHF embraces a broader vision of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences and their intersection with historic buildings and coastal life and conceives of history as an engaging story of individual lives and experiences on Galveston Island from the 19th century to the present day.