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Movin’ right along

National Juneteenth Museum proposed in place of the Southside Community Center
Rendering of a star-shaped museum of the corner of a lot.
Updated renderings show the National Juneteenth Museum on the current Southside Community Center site. | Image courtesy of the National Juneteenth Museum
The new National Juneteenth Museum is moving — one block, that is.

The board of directors is shifting the proposed museum location to the current site of the Southside Community Center after being unable to acquire key vacant land parcels along Veal Street. The change moves the museum one block east to the corner of East Rosedale Street and New York Avenue.

Museum officials are in discussions with the City of Fort Worth about purchasing the 19,700-sqft community center and demolishing the 60-year-old building to construct the museum that is the brainchild of Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth.

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The light blue marks the original museum site with the dark blue designating the unacquired parcels, while the medium blue box shows the new location.

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Map via Proxi

A new era for the community center

The Southside Community Center — last appraised for $1,590,743 — is in need of $9.9 million in repairs + was set to receive $370,000 from a federal Community Development Block Grant for renovations. However, in August, City Council voted to reallocate those funds to the Healthy Homes for Heroes Veterans Home Repair program.

Earlier this week, members of the Historic Southside Neighborhood Association voted to support the museum’s bid for the community center property.

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The new property dimensions require the layout of the museum to change.

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Rendering courtesy of the National Juneteenth Museum

Design + construction shifts

With different lot dimensions than the original building site, the 500,000-sqft museum’s design would shift, placing food services, a business incubator, and community resources on the ground floor and moving the exhibition space to the second floor. Museum CEO Jarred Howard said the new building would have a black box space that could accommodate community programming.

The construction timeline is yet again up in the air. The original property was cleared in 2023, but groundbreaking has been delayed more than once. The museum’s Instagram account says it will open in 2026.

Meanwhile, the board of directors are continuing to raise funds for the construction and are hoping to match $10,000 in donations during NTX Giving Day.
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Who is designing the museum?

The design for the National Juneteenth Museum is a collaboration between an international lead architect and a local executive architect.

A. SmithGroup + Bennett Partners
B. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill + HKS Architects
C. Bjarke Ingals Group + KAI Enterprises
D. Johnston Marklee + Komatsu Architecture
Who's behind the blueprints?
 
Events
Wednesday, Sept. 11
  • Green Day | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 5:30 p.m. | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $35+ | Belt out “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” during “The Saviors Tour” with special guests The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas.⁠
  • Spark Workshops | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 5:30 p.m. | SiNaCa Studios | $44 | Pick out autumn colors to make a one-of-a-kind pressed glass leaf.
Thursday, Sept. 12
  • Abstract Painting Workshop | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Where The Heart Is Designs | $20 | Local artist Laura Weber will lead a beginner-friendly painting class with charcuterie and cocktails.
  • Fight in the Fort | Thursday, Sept. 12-Friday, Sept. 13 | Times vary | Schollmaier Arena | Free | The TCU Women’s Volleyball team takes on UCLA, Prairie View A&M, and Texas A&M Commerce during the round-robin tournament.
Friday, Sept. 13
  • Ring Turning | Friday, Sept. 13 | 1-3 p.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, Arlington | $115 | Learn how to create a custom ring with a stainless steel band and an exotic wood insert.
  • Anne Wilson | Friday, Sept. 13 | 7 p.m. | Will Rogers Auditorium | $50+ | The Kentucky country singer is stopping in Cowtown during her “The REBEL Tour.”
Saturday, Sept. 14
  • SteerFW State of the Arts 2024 | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Pool | $20+ | Join a half-day conference discussing the most pressing issues in Fort Worth’s arts and culture scene.
  • SuperMotocross World Championship Finals | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 1:30 p.m. | Texas Motor Speedway | $40+ | Watch daring riders race and jump around the dirt track — plus, show up early for a FanFest with vendors and entertainment.
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Regularly scheduled checkups can help prevent major unexpected expenses when it comes to our cars, pets, or personal health. But what about our homes?

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News Notes
Today Is
  • September 11, also recognized as National Day of Service and Remembrance and Patriot Day. The annual City Center Memorial Tower Climb will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14. First responders can register to participate + community members can find seating on Commerce Street.
Real Estate
  • Want to live in a Westover Hills mansion once owned by influential local interior designer and art collector Joseph Minton? His former Greek-style home is luxuriously decked out in draperies, tilework, and molding. Take a peek + don’t miss the library-dining room or glazed cupola.
Weather
  • Hurricane Francine will make landfall today along the Louisiana coastline. While the storm will track east of Fort Worth, we may experience tropical showers. Follow WFAA Meteorologist Pete Delkus to stay up to date on the storm.
Transit
  • Starting Sunday, Sept. 15, Trinity Metro’s new Orange Line will connect downtown and the Stockyards. The route will loop between Fort Worth Central Station and TEXRail North Side Station + rides will be free through October.
Trending
  • Grand Prairie native Selena Gomez is officially a billionaire — but it isn’t due to her acting career. The 32-year-old Texan is one of the youngest billionaires in the US with an estimated value of $1.3 billion thanks to her cosmetics brand Rare Beauty. (WFAA)
Sports
  • The Dallas Cowboys dominated (33-17) the Cleveland Browns on the road last Sunday, kicking off the 2024-2025 season with a W. How will this affect your Fantasy Football league? Find out on Locked On’s daily podcast.
Number
  • 400+. That’s how many homes are in this Princeton rental community now leasing. Featuring seven different floor plans across a variety of single-family detached homes and townhomes, Oxenfree Princeton accommodates a range of needs — from layout to price point. Find your new home.*
Biz
  • In less than five minutes, you’ll be able to impress your boss + coworkers at the next happy hour. How? By reading 817 Biz, a free newsletter that features snippets of local business news. Stay up to date with Tarrant County’s local professionals + entrepreneurs by subscribing to the newsletter. (Hint: It’s free.)*
Shop
  • Level up your fall wardrobe with this stylish and versatile men’s quarter zip sweater. Its sophisticated mock neck design makes it perfect for both casual and formal wear.*
 
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NTX Giving Day is coming up on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Share the love with hundreds of organizations and initiatives across the region — from hot meals at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County to community performances at Hip Pocket Theatre.

Need ideas? Check out 45+ nonprofits in Fort Worth.
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