Museum of Art and Sciences: African Art Gallery

A 2,000 square foot African Art gallery features masks, sculpted figures, ceremonial and everyday objects from a number of African tribes. Carved commemorative staffs, ritual ornaments, fetishes and 130 pieces of rare Ashante gold are highlights of the collection.

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Mary McLeod Bethune House

This simple two-story frame vernacular structure was the home of Mary McLeod Bethune from the time of its construction in the 1920s until Dr. Bethune's death in 1955. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974, the house museum contains original ...

Howard Thurman Home

This two-story frame vernacular structure, the childhood home of Dr. Howard Thurman, constructed circa 1888, was one of the first located on the street. Born in the home in 1899, Dr. Thurman lived there until his departure for high school ...

National Historic Landmark-Marshlands Dr.Verdier House

National Historic Landmark- Marshlands Dr. James Robert Verdier House

This house with an arcaded cellar shows West Indian influence in its design. It was built about 1813 for Dr. James Robert Verdier, who discovered a treatment for yellow fever.

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Childhood Home of Mayor Yvonne Scarlett-Golden (Private)

This residence was purchased in the 1860s by Mayor Yvonne Scarlett-Golden's uncle. Born in Daytona Beach in 1926, Mayor Scarlett-Golden was the first African American and only the second woman to serve as Daytona Beach mayor. Elected as Mayor of ...

National Historic Landmark-Market Hall & Sheds

National Historic Landmark- Market Hall and Sheds

Constructed in 1841, this is one of a small number of 19th-century market complexes extant in the United States.

An imposing building with Doric columns, front portico, and elaborate ironwork, it resembles ...

National Historic Landmark-Joseph Manigault House

National Historic Landmark- Joseph Manigault House

Built in 1790, this is the first Neoclassical building designed by architect Gabriel Manigault. His design reflects the architectural influence of Robert Adam.

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National Historic Landmark-Lancaster County Jail

National Historic Landmark- Lancaster County Jail

Completed in 1823, this three story stuccoed building reflects innovations by the architect. He omitted dungeons and designed cells for better air circulation.

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Zora Neale Hurston Dust Tracks Heritage Trail & Branch Library

The Zora Neale Hurston Branch Library is named for the African American author, storyteller, folklorist and anthropologist who grew up in Eatonville, and spent the last years of her life in Fort Pierce where she is buried. The library serves ...

National Historic Landmark-Lancaster County Courthouse

National Historic Landmark- Lancaster County Courthouse

Design of this 2-story brick building, more Palladian than Classic, has been attributed to Robert Mills.

In continuous use as a courthouse since its completion in 1828, it features fine reeded woodwork and vaulted ceilings.

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