The Sebring Historical Society visits the L. B. Brown House Museum located in Bartow, FL. This museum is a Florida history treasure and location, and, a Member of the Florida... read more →
Listed below are photos from the Women's History and Cultural program that was held recently at the Ella Jordan House Museum in Pensacola, Florida. Honored was the memory of Founder... read more →
Source: Jacksonville.com C. A. Bridges USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida ... read more →
Journey to Jubilee or The Official Unraveling of Slavery June 19, 2023 by Clifton P. Lewis A few days ago, I was asked by the Bartow Juneteenth Committee to talk... read more →
Town established by 12 emancipated slaves 158 years ago remains one of Florida's oldest Black communities In 1865, Mary Reddick, along with the families of 11 other newly freed former... read more →
CALL FOR COLLABORATION Collecting Florida's Emancipation Stories "The 20th of May: The History and Heritage of Florida's Emancipation Day" Digital History Project The goal of the "The 20th of May:... read more →
Defenders of Democracy highlights some of the many African-American soldiers that served in the United States armed services. Listed below are various resources. Story Map PowerPoint Presentation Lesson Plan
Our Current Museum Hours Are: Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Monday & Sunday: CLOSED A... read more →
Where Black History is recognized Every Month! SEASON RECAP As our season comes to a close, we would like to showcase a recap of all the events we were able... read more →
Source: Spady Museum E-newsletter In today’s world, news of a single event can be transmitted across the planet in seconds. This was not the case in April 1865, as the... read more →
