BE A PART OF HISTORY! Support the African American woman owned vineyard in Shankeville, TX, by adopting a vine and helping cultivate the legacy of the Freedmen’s community. Your adopion helps grow both he vineyard and the local economy, one vine at a time.
Become a founding supporter of Franklin Vines! The Shankleville Vineyard will serve as a 21st century community-builder, skills-builder, and a catalyst for new jobs and economic development for one of Texas’ poorest counties. It would be the first of its kind, broadening local views of land use, economic development, and tourism. The Vineyard will provide educational opportunities and internships for students to explore agriculture.