Featured image: Howard Thurman Home – courtesy of City of Daytona Beach We’re here in February and Black History Month! Since moving to Daytona Beach, I’ve been learning more about the rich history here. In February 2021, when a lot of the world was still shut down due to the pandemic, my family accepted a community leader’s challenge to visit and take a picture at … Continue reading The Black Heritage Trail in Daytona Beach
Photos and Text by Kelsey Walters The holidays are over, winter break has come to an end, and life is returning to normal after the excitement (and chaos) of the season. If you find yourself in a wintertime rut after all the hustle and bustle searching for something to do, I have just the thing. Unlike the rest of the country huddling inside away from … Continue reading Natural Wonder Meets Old Florida at Tallahassee Museum
Can you believe we are already in the second month of 2022? This month is celebrated nationally by Americans in dedication to the contributions of African American art, history and culture. I thought it would be a great time to share a few of my favorites with you. 1. Marie Van Brittan Brown Marie Van Brittan Brown invented the first closed circuit television security system. … Continue reading Ten Incredible Achievements in Black History
As a young girl growing up in New Smyrna, my family was dedicated to making sure we all knew about our local history. I know having access to our local legends every day shaped my life to want to continue their legacy by contributing all of my time to unique spaces like the Mary S. Harrell Museum. This gem is my favorite place in New … Continue reading Historic Preservation in Our Small Town
