The $1 million restoration of the historic Littles-Martin House is nearing completion, bringing the NAACP back to its longtime home in Heritage Park.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — After years of planning and restoration work, the historic Littles-Martin House at Heritage Park is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in preserving one of Corpus Christi’s historic landmarks.

The nearly $1 million rehabilitation project, funded through a City of Corpus Christi bond, will once again serve as the home of the Corpus Christi branch of the NAACP while preserving the legacy of the Littles-Martin family.



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Historic Littles-Martin House Restoration nears completion in Corpus Christi




This week, members of the Littles-Martin family traveled to Corpus Christi for a first look at the restored home, offering an emotional glimpse into the project’s progress.

For Iesha Stewart, granddaughter of the home’s former owners, returning to the house brought back years of memories. “I am her granddaughter, Iesha Stewart, and this is the house where I spent the majority of my childhood,” Stewart said. “It’s so surreal. It feels like home. It’s been so many years. Every time, it feels just like home.”

The restored building will include an artifact room dedicated to preserving the history of the Littles-Martin family and the home’s significance within the community, alongside office space for the NAACP.

DeAnna King, president of the Corpus Christi NAACP, said seeing the project nearing completion has been years in the making. “It’s unbelievable this is coming to fruition. We’ve been waiting a long time. We thank the city and the community for supporting the NAACP office. I’m excited to get in here and continue to do the work,” King said.

City leaders say restoring the home is about more than preserving a historic structure—it’s about honoring the people who helped shape Corpus Christi’s history.

“It means so much to our community and our city,” said Robert Gonzales, director of Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation. “I’m just so excited that we have the connection with the Littles-Martin family, that they want to come in and see the house that was donated to the City of Corpus Christi.”

For Stewart, seeing the home restored and ready for a new chapter is a reminder that its history will continue to live on.