Historic Black Churches Walking Tour
Want to learn more about the history of some of Corsicana’s oldest institutions? Join us for a free walking tour of East Corsicana’s Historic Black Churches, presented by Preservation Texas and co-sponsored by the Corsicana Landmark Commission and the East Corsicana Historic Committee.
We’ll be there as well, sharing information about our beloved WESLEY CHAPEL CME with archival photographs and details from the building’s 136-year history.
Listen Here: Open Mic
Corsicana’s monthly open mic is back September 10th at The Patio, 209 S. Beaton Street, next to K&K Bar-b-que.
Join Meetinghouse Revival for our first open mic of the fall. Come ready to perform, sing, read, and entertain. All ages and all people are welcome, so invite a friend.
To sign up, DM our Instagram @meetinghouserevival or text 703.505.3750. Musicians, please arrive at 6:30 to sound check. Poets and readers arrive by 6:50.
2nd Annual Juneteenth Slam & Open Mic
Meetinghouse Revival's monthly open mic transforms in honor of Juneteenth. Enjoy powerful performances from local poets and musicians at Corsicana's 2nd Annual Juneteenth Slam & Open Mic!
Musicians and non-competing poets, you can still share your work by emailing meetinghouserevival@gmail.com. However to compete you must register below and be prepared to perform two original pieces under 3 minutes.
Special Screening "Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom"
Meetinghouse Revival invites you to celebrate Juneteenth and the 110th anniversary of Wesley Chapel CME Church at a special documentary screening of “Juneteenth Faith & Freedom” on June 16, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Listen Here: Last Open Mic of the Year
Merry Christmas, everybody. We’ve almost made it through another year! If there is something on your heart you want to share: a song, a psalm, a shout, or a sexy Santa Baby, come out for our last open mic of the year.
Poets, Singers, Musicians, Writers, and Spectators—all are welcome! There will be heaters and hot chocolate to keep warm, but you might want to bring a cozy blanket just in case.
Listen Here: Open Mic
Join us for July’s open mic! Poets, singers, musicians, and writers are welcome for 3 to 5 minute sets. Text 703.505.3750 to sign up. **Musicians and singers please arrive by 6:30 pm in order to sound check. No open mic in August, so come for the last gathering of the summer!
Belonging Beyond Brown: film screening and conversation with Dr. Nina Gilbert of Morehouse College
To conclude our Juneteenth celebrations, Meetinghouse Revival invites educator and director of Morehouse Center for Excellence in Education, Dr. Nina Gilbert, to Corsicana for a screening of her documentary Belonging Beyond Brown. The film examines the lead-up and aftermath of the 1954 Supreme Court Case Brown v. Board in Black communities, schools, and students. Join us for a screening at the historic Palace Theatre followed by an open discussion with Dr. Gilbert and local educators.
Juneteenth ed. of Listen Here: Poetry slam and Open Mic
Our monthly open mic returns with a special edition. For Juneteenth, we’ll be hosting our first poetry slam alongside the open mic! Contestants pay $10 to enter and compete with two prepared poems for the chance to win. Cash prizes of $100 and $50 go to first and second place winners. To participate in the slam or open mic, text 703.505.3750 by June 18th, noon. Special choir, cheer, and dance performances by Corsicana youth!
What To Do With All This History: a community conversation
Corsicana’s east side is rich with history. Join us at Bethel AME for a community conversation about the future of our buildings. Hear more about the ongoing restoration of the CME church and share your vision for the places, spaces, and stories that matter to you.