Please check all locations for Covid-19 restrictions.
Fort Mose Historic State Park. "African-American Community of Freedom." 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine, FL
• Fort Mose is the southern destination of the Underground Railroad to Freedom
• Site of the first legally sanctioned Black community in what is now the United States, and a safe haven for slaves who escaped the English colonies.
• The state park has a museum, visitor center, and interpretive exhibits throughout the grounds.
Lincolnville Historic District. St. Augustine, FL
• Founded in 1866 by former slaves
• Known for the growth of Black-owned businesses, created in response to segregation
• Focal point of the Civil Rights Movement
Kingsley Plantation. 12713 Fort Caroline Rd., Jacksonville, FL
• Historic plantation where you can see the preserved buildings and slave quarters and learn about the lives of the people who lived there for over 100 years.
Wells' Built Museum. 511 W. South St., Orlando, FL
• Originally a hotel and entertainment venue for Black visitors who were not otherwise allowed in other establishments due to segregation, built by one of Orlando's first practicing Black physicians.
• Bo Diddly, Ella Fitzgerald, and B.B. King performed and stayed there
• Contains Civil Rights memorabilia, art, and artifacts.
• Visiting maybe limited due to Covid-19, but videos are available on website.
African-American Museum of the Arts. 325, South Clara Ave. Deland, FL.
• Over 150 African-related artifacts, and a rotating exhibition space for Black artists.
• Internships available.
• During Covid-19, some videos are available for viewing.
