Welcome to the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility
The African American Cultural & Heritage Facility (AACHF) plays an integral role in the City of Austin’s long-term commitment to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for African Americans. Named after the state-designated African American Cultural Heritage District, the Facility adds to the area’s cultural significance by offering arts, business, cultural and entertainment programming.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
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Video Series
Inspiring Austin: Community Voices and Legacies
This compelling documentary series explores the lives and stories of African Americans in Austin who are making a significant impact in their communities. Through intimate interviews and engaging narratives, each episode highlights individuals who are not only champions of social change but also custodians of their rich cultural heritage. The series showcases a diverse array of voices—from grassroots organizers and educators to artists and entrepreneurs—who dedicate their lives to uplifting others and fostering community resilience. By sharing their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs, these trailblazers illuminate the power of collective action and the importance of legacy.
Viewers will witness the profound influence of these leaders as they address pressing issues such as education, social justice, health equity, and cultural preservation. Each episode serves as both an inspiration and a call to action, encouraging audiences to engage with their own communities and carry the torch of change forward. Join us as we celebrate the unsung heroes of Austin and explore the vibrant tapestry of stories that shape our city’s future.
Inspiring Austin - Episode 1: Constable Tonya Nixon
In this first edition of Inspiring Austin: Community Voices and Legacies, we'll take a look at the journey of Tonya Nixon, Travis County's first black woman elected Constable.
Reflections Mosaic Mural
In 2011, Art in Public Places (AIPP), a program of the City of Austin Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office, commissioned artist Reginald C. Adams to create a unique work of art for the new African American Cultural and Heritage Facility located at 912 E. 11th Street. In collaboration with McKinney York Architects, Adams designed a 6’ by 25’ glass and ceramic tile mosaic mural to be integrated into the building’s façade.
AIPP organized two mosaic workshops at which members of the public, including students from Kealing Middle School, were able to work on a portion of the mural. The mural was installed in late 2012 and dedicated on March 1, 2013, at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility Grand Opening.
The mural features historical people, places, and events, including portraits of 89 people who have contributed to the advancement of the African American community in Austin. To learn more about them, download our portrait guide.
About the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility
The AACHF houses the historical Dedrick Hamilton House. The home was built circa 1880 in one of the earliest African American communities in East Austin. The restored historic house is now an African American Visitors Center and Art Studio. The Dedrick-Hamilton House is the centerpiece of the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility.
Through our events and programs at the AACHF, we foster conversation, engagement, and an opportunity to explore the rich historical legacy of the community, as well as contemporary connections of the Black Diaspora in Austin. The facility is also home to the Greater Austin Black Chamber and our In- Residence partners.
Holiday Closures
- 2026 Closures
AACHF Facility Rental User Guide
- New Year's Day - Thursday, January 1
- Martin Luther King Day - Monday, January 19
- Presidents' Day - Monday, February 16
- Memorial Day - Monday, May 25
- Juneteenth - Friday, June 19
- Independence Day - Friday, July 3
- Labor Day - Monday, September 7
- Veterans Day - Wednesday, November 11
- Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 26
- Thanksgiving Friday - Friday, November 27
- Christmas Eve - Thursday, December 24
- Christmas Day - Friday, December 25