As you enter Garden of Eden Park in Eden, Texas, youre transported back to a time when history was being made by the very people who would call this place home. Established as the first African-American cultural district in Fort Worth, Texas by the City Council in 2005, the park stands as a testament to the resilience of its founders - freed slaves from Kentucky and Tennessee who settled here around 1860.

Walking along the parks meandering paths, youll be surrounded by lush greenery, sparkling water features, and an array of beautiful native plants that paint a vivid picture of natures bounty. As you take in the sights, sounds, and scents around you, its impossible not to feel a deep connection to the rich history etched into every inch of this hallowed ground.

Garden of Eden Carson Street Historic and Cultural Landmark District is another gem within the park. This first African American historic district in Fort Worth, Texas holds the unique distinction of being the brainchild of Elvy Edison Callaway, a lawyer raised Baptist who opened the Garden of Eden Park near Bristol, Florida in the panhandle in the 1950s.

With each step you take within this remarkable park, youll discover stories that have shaped the very fabric of Americas history. So come, explore, and immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry that is Garden of Eden Park - a place where past meets present and history truly comes alive.