Viola Heritage House Museum

On Friday, Randle Elementary will participate in our campus dedication and ribbon cutting. Due to space, this event is only for the staff and students of Randle Elementary and the Viola Gilmore Randle family. Due to the checking in of visitors for the dedication ceremony, the office will be closed from 8:30-10:00 a.m. and will not be able to process any transportation changes during this time. Additionally, due to the logistics of the event, no lunch visitors will be able to visit during lunch on this day. We will take lots of pictures to share with our families!

We are encouraging our students to wear Randle shirts, purple, or green on Friday as we celebrate!

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You’re invited to the Black Heritage Family Festival. Bring your family out for a day of fun and entertainment. Most important is to check out all the resources available. See you there 😎💜🎉

This weekend! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about resources available to you and your family. Lots of good vendors with information and goodies.

Let’s Geaux! 💜⚜️

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You are invited 💜 FortBend Black HeritageSociety African Community of Fulshear | Information & News Waller County African American Cultural Heritage CouncilFort Bend County African American Heritage CouncilPreserving Communities of ColorKaty Texas African American Heritage SocietyJollery Nichols-Eckerd

🚨History Alert! From Katy Texas African American Heritage Society 💜

Most people don’t know that the African American community in Katy started immediately after emancipation. Before the City of Katy was founded formerly enslaved people established a small settlement comprised of families rice farming and others seeking to work on the MKT Railroad.

Land was eventually given for a school, churches and burial grounds. Today, this community is called the Danover Community and it is endangered of erasure. The Black Heritage Family Festival is our way of raising awareness about this important history and an opportunity to work towards a more sustainable future.

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Happy 115th Birthday Elizabeth Francis.
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🌟 Meet My Amazing Parents 🌟

Hello everyone! Meet my incredible parents, both raised in New Orleans. My mom is a true Creole woman, and my dad is a mix of Irish and Black heritage. I’m the oldest of 4 girls, and my parents have been happily married for 52 years! 🎉

Do you see the smiles on their faces? When they say "The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree," they’re definitely talking about me. 😄

I don’t want to sound too boastful, but they have raised an awesome, intelligent, and blessed young lady—ME! 🥰

With that being said, my journey in healthcare was straightforward. You offer a service people need, and it all works out hand in hand. But venturing into real estate and the politics that come with it is overwhelming. Let's continue to pray that we find a home in Fulshear, TX, for my museum. My parents taught me to never give up.

"Nicole, you are Blessed," my mom always says. And dad always reminds others, "Call Nicole, she knows." I love them for making me feel like I can accomplish anything in this world. 🥰🙏🏽

🎉🌟 Happy 100th Birthday to Mrs. Viola G. Randle! 🌟🎉

Today, we celebrate an extraordinary woman who has left an indelible mark on Fulshear, TX. Mrs. Viola G. Randle, born on July 26, 1924, on Walker Farms, has been a relentless advocate for the city of Fulshear, TX. She dedicated over 25 years to her beloved community. Her journey from the cotton fields to the mayor's office is nothing short of inspirational. Let's take a moment to recognize her incredible accomplishments:

💜Preservation Efforts
Played a crucial role in preserving and saving the Fulshear Black Cemetery

💜Entrepreneurial Spirit
Owned the first black-owned business in downtown Fulshear, the Texaco station, and later Randle's Pick-Up Service and Trash Hauling.

💜First African American Mayor
Elected as the mayor of Fulshear in the 1990s, leading significant city improvements.

💜Community Advocate
Instrumental in the construction of the Irene Stern Community Center.

💜Trailblazer Award
Honored by the Houston League of Business and Professional Women in 2009.

💜Civic Engagement
Active member of the Fort Bend Heritage Society, Fort Bend Home Demonstration Club, Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Fulshear/Simonton Lion's Club, and Kendleton Heritage Society.

💜Religious Leadership
Longtime member and choir president at Greater Zachary Church in Fulshear.

💜Educational Legacy
Lamar CISD named an elementary school in her honor, and July 26 has officially been designated as Viola Randle Day.

Mrs. Randle's legacy of resilience, dedication, and leadership continues to inspire us all. Join us in celebrating this phenomenal woman who has truly shaped the history and future of Fulshear. Happy Birthday, Mrs. Randle! 🎂❤️



Feel free to share and spread the love for Mrs. Viola G. Randle's remarkable journey and achievements!

“The greatness of Americans is that we are mosaic - we are diverse.” Sheila Jackson Lee
Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom.

🌟 A huge thank you to the Fort Bend Museum for making the Viola G. Randle 1st Annual Heritage & Hats 100th Birthday Celebration an absolute blast! 🎉 We had such a fantastic time!

We proudly presented the Viola G. Randle Trailblazer Award to two amazing leaders: Dr. Barbara Allen, PhD, HSA, who shines in counseling, advocacy, and health education, and Mrs. Sharon Harris from the Fort Bend County Historical Commission. 🙌

Special thanks to Dr. Barbara Allen for her inspiring talk on leadership in the African American community. And a big shoutout to Steve Melendez from the American Indian Genocide Museum—our goals of preservation connect us in the coolest way. 🌍 We are thrilled to have partnered with the FortBend Black HeritageSociety, thank you! Everyone loved the exhibit.

We’re already looking forward to next year’s celebration! 🎊

Donors are helping the Viola Heritage House Museum by funding preservation efforts, educational programs, and community exhibit events that honor and celebrate local heritage.

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SAD NEWS!! 🚨 Mrs. Viola G. Randle 1st lady of Fulshear, TX. 1st African American MAYOR OF FULSHEAR, TX Home will be demolished!

Dear Mrs. Randle,

I am deeply sorry for letting you down. I promised in prayer to care for your family home and to ensure that the city of Fulshear would be celebrating your 100th birthday on July 26, 2024, your proclamation day and the grand opening of your new elementary school. All of your achievements celebrated on your property! 🎊

Unfortunately it’s in a developer hands and he has other plans.

I remain committed to teaching the Fulshear community about your remarkable legacy and contributions to how & why the city of Fulshear exist, the black cemetery has a marker, Fulshear has a community center. Etc..

Your picture hanging in city hall is not enough!
The Viola G. Randle elementary school is not enough!
A Facebook post for Black History Month & Juneteenth is not enough!
The land you owned , gifted & gave away and the people that benefited is not enough!

On July 20th, The Viola Heritage House Museum will partner with the Fort Bend Museum to celebrate your 100th birthday. Your strength and endurance continues to inspire me. I love you, Mrs. V. 💜



With heartfelt gratitude,
Nikki💪🏽🙏🏽😘❤️

Welcome to Viola Gilmore Randle Elementary!
Together We Learn, Together We Grow. Inspiring Hearts and Minds Every Day!

Our new marquee was recently enclosed and looks great! What should our first message say?!

SAVE THE DATE: June 19th celebration 🎉
The Black Cowboys Museum 🎊

Come celebrate our 7 yr Anniversary on June 19th with free lemonade and snacks. $10 to tour both Museums.

The Black Cowboy Museum and The Black Cowboy Hall of Fame Museum.

SAVE The Date🎊
African-American MEMORIAL GROUNDBREAKING 🎊
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