CALLANDRET BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM

The Callandret Black History Museum is the first museum south of San Antonio that is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of African Americans in South Texas and beyond. It is named for Joe and Fannie Callandret who came to San Benito in 1908 and established their family farm. In 1949, Fannie donated land on which the school district could build a school for the black children of the area and so her children could have a school to attend during the days of segregation. The school opened in 1952... While interviewing San Benito native Joe Maeberry about his Black ancestors, all of whom lived in the same El Jardin neighborhood where he still lives, he made a comment that encapsulates the reason why the San Benito Historical Society established the Callandret Black History Museum at the original Joe Callandret School for colored children. Joe sighed as he said, "Once Linda Brock (Callandret granddaughter) is gone, there will be no one left to remind people what happened at the..

Also known as: Callandret

Primary location: San Benito United States