Black History Month – Prayer Breakfast
Lee County Black History Society 1936 Henderson Avenue, Fort Myers, FL, United States
Movie in the Park – Teach Us All
Roberto Clemente Park 1936 Henderson Ave, Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Heart Hustle – Health & Wellness Fest
Roberto Clemente Park 1936 Henderson Ave, Fort Myers, Florida, United StatesFind out more
Florida Emancipation Event: The Women of 1865 and Thereafter Celebrating Female Figures in Black History
Roberto Clemente Park 1936 Henderson Ave, Fort Myers, Florida, United StatesNo cost to attend but reservations are required. Food will be provided by Chelle's Special Touch Catering and entertainment by Karlus Trapp from The Roots of Black American Music. The event will be tented outdoors, ladies are encouraged to wear sundresses and brims (large sun hats). Registration required. Register Here
Juneteenth Community Festival
Roberto Clemente Park 1936 Henderson Ave, Fort Myers, Florida, United StatesAdmission is FREE, but advance registration is requested. Click here to register for free
Southwest Florida Symphony hosts movie screening of Green Book
Artistic & Operations Center at Bell Tower 13499 S. Cleveland Ave, Suite #175, Fort Myers, FL, United StatesThe Southwest Florida Symphony, the only professional orchestra in Lee County and fourth oldest orchestra in the state, will feature “Green Book” as part of its “Cinema with the Symphony” summer movie screening series. The showing will take place at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11, at the symphony’s Artistic & Operations Center at Bell Tower in Fort Myers, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite #175. Lee County Black History Society Executive Director Autumn Watkins Holloway will introduce the film and provide insight into the Green Book’s significance for our local community. The pre-screening remarks begin at 6 p.m. Autumn has spearheaded community [...]
Museum After Dark
Williams Academy Black History Museum 1936 Henderson Ave, Fort Myers, FL, United StatesJoin the Lee County Black History Society, Inc. for an unforgettable evening filled with live music, savory hors d'oeuvres, and a touch of sophistication, all in support of our mission to establish a new African American Cultural Center. This event is part of the Fort Myers River District Alliance 30 Days of Art & Culture month. Cocktail attire is recommended. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased online.
Movie in the Park
Join us for the annual holiday movie in the park featuring Prime Video's holiday comedy, Candy Cane Lane! This is a no-cost event with complimentary popcorn! Please bring lawn chairs and blankets for outdoor seating. Learn More: https://www.leecountyblackhistorysociety.org/2023/11/17/the-11th-annual-holiday-in-the-park-events-are-dec-1-and-2-at-roberto-clemente-park/
Holiday in the Park
Roberto Clemente Park 1936 Henderson Ave, Fort Myers, Florida, United States
“Artist Talk” featuring artist Challen Rivera
Roberto Clemente Park 1936 Henderson Ave, Fort Myers, Florida, United StatesThe talk will take place outside in the courtyard. Free Admission, Registration Required. Register here