Africatown Heritage House is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10am – 5pm.
Phone: 251-206-5268 | 2465 Winbush St. Mobile, AL 36610
NEWS & EVENTS
2026 HERITAGE LECTURE SERIES
Africatown Heritage House is hosting its April 2026 Heritage Lecture Series event, a collection of speeches designed to touch on topics related to the Black experience, on Thursday, April 17, 2026 at 5:30pm.
ABOUT THE LECTURE: This presentation will focus on guiding residents through the homeownership process and highlighting the importance of preserving property through estate planning to help families build and protect generational legacy within the community.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Andreda Randelson is a Mobile, Alabama native from the Happy Hill community of Africatown and an Associate Broker with The Vine Realty Group. With over eight years of experience in real estate, she specializes in community-centered development, homeownership education, and advocacy for equitable housing opportunities. She currently serves as Local Board President of NAREB Mobile and is the Immediate Past State President of the Alabama Association of Real Estate Brokers. Andreda is also a board member of Alethia House, supporting one of the region’s largest nonprofit organizations dedicated to housing stability and recovery. Through a competitive RFP process, her firm was selected by the Africatown Redevelopment Corporation to support the purchase and sale of properties in the Africatown Historic District. A certified Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR), Andreda works closely with individuals and families navigating distressed property situations to help preserve equity and protect long-term wealth. As a speaker, Andreda is passionate about empowering the Black community through homeownership, restoring neighborhood stability, and advancing generational wealth through real estate.
The History Museum of Mobile and Africatown Heritage House invite the public to attend this FREE Heritage Lecture Series event. Capacity is limited and guests are required to RSVP to attend by calling (251) 206-5268. For more information on the Heritage Lecture Series, contact Jessica Fairley, Africatown Heritage House Manager, by email at j.fairley@historymuseumofmobile.com.
CULTURE FEST 2026
Call for Vendors: Culture Fest 2026
Be part of a powerful day of celebration, community, and culture at Culture Fest 2026 in historic Africatown!
Join us on Saturday, July 25 from 1–5 PM for an afternoon filled with engaging activities, enriching experiences, and soul-stirring entertainment that honors the African American experience and celebrates the enduring legacy of Africatown.
We’re looking for vendors who want to share their goods, food, art, and services with the community and visitors alike. This is your opportunity to showcase what you do while being part of a meaningful and vibrant event.
To apply or learn more, call 251-206-5798
Come help us create a day of jubilant celebration and reflection—where culture, history, and community come alive. All are welcome!
Media Visits to Africatown Heritage House
All media inquiries should be directed to media@clotilda.com.
Please view our Media Visit Policy and Press Kit before filling out our Media Visit Request Form.
Sponsors & Partners
AFRICATOWN HERITAGE HOUSE CONSTRUCTED BY MOBILE COUNTY COMMISSION, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE CITY OF MOBILE
EXHIBITION CURATED AND OPERATED BY THE HISTORY MUSEUM OF MOBILE
Clotilda: The Exhibition at Africatown Heritage House is operated by the History Museum of Mobile, which is a non-profit entity. Gifts to the History Museum of Mobile are tax-exempt.
Phone: (251) 206-5268
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