Information provided by Veronica Amoe – Nacogdoches Historic Sites Manager Web: nactx.us/historicsites – Email: amoev@nactx.us – Phone: (936) 560-4441
The African American Heritage Project and Nacogdoches Historic Sites invite the community to a Gospel Festival on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church Historic Site, 324 North Lanana Street.
“This event will be a wonderful afternoon of songs and praise and thanks for all our many blessings. We welcome the community to join us in celebration and joyful anticipation of the upcoming holiday season,” said Paul Jackson, President of the African American Heritage Project. “Thanks in advance for your support. We appreciate you and look forward to blessing and uplifting you in praise and worship.”
Sponsored by Commercial Bank of Texas, the festival will be emceed by Evangelist Alva Taylor, a beloved voice throughout East Texas, and will feature the Men of Praise Quartet. Participating choirs include Iron Wheel Baptist Church, Austin Heights Baptist Church, and the Zion Hill First Baptist congregation, which worshiped in the historic Zion Hill church for more than 70 years.
“Events like this bring the church’s history to life,” said Veronica Amoe, Historic Sites Manager. “Together with the African American Heritage Project, we hope to preserve the history of Zion Hill and the surrounding neighborhood and share it with future generations.”
Admission is free, and no preregistration is required. Donations will support the African American Heritage Project’s efforts toward restoring the Clay House.
Parking information is available on the Historic Sites website. For more information, visit www.nactx.us/historicsites or follow the African American Heritage Project and Nacogdoches Historic Sites on Facebook.
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