Tag: Florida

(Photos) Zora Neale Hurston Birthday 1/7/2020.

January 8, 2020

Photos originally appeared on Instagram.com/visitblackhistory January 7, 2020. Taking it back to that one time we unexpectedly stumbled across a Zora Neale Hurston historical marker in St. Augustine, Florida. Very exciting! Sending a heavenly Happy Birthday to Zora!! ⁣ ⁣ Also included are a few photos taken in St. Augustine, Florida. A very picturesque city…vernacular … More (Photos) Zora Neale Hurston Birthday 1/7/2020.

Florida Black Heritage Trail

June 26, 2019

Would love to get a hard copy of the 1991, 2007, and any recent edition of Florida’s Black Heritage Trail publication. In 1990, the Florida Legislature created the Study Commission on African American History in Florida. The commission developed methods and established a Heritage Trail that includes sites and buildings that have been preserved and … More Florida Black Heritage Trail

Delta Sigma Theta and Others Visit Fort Mose

February 13, 2019

Couples, families, and groups were out last Saturday to learn about Fort Mose’s (pronounced Mo’say) history. Attendance was diverse in age, gender, and ethnicity. Pictured is the Palm Coast Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, youth that accompanied them, and a few re-enactors from the day’s event. More on Fort Mose Historic State Park coming … More Delta Sigma Theta and Others Visit Fort Mose

Flight to Freedom: Fort Mose Historic Park

February 5, 2019

Heading to St. Augustine Florida this week. Going to cover the annual “Flight to Freedom” event at Fort Mose Historic Park. The Fort Mose Historical Society will host daily events beginning Thursday Feb 7, concluding Saturday Feb 9 I am currently reading “Fort Mose And The Story of The Man Who Built The First Free … More Flight to Freedom: Fort Mose Historic Park