Florida Emancipation Event: The Women of 1865 and Thereafter Celebrating Female Figures in Black History

Roberto Clemente Park 3265 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort Myers, Florida, United States

No 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 3265 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Admission is FREE, but advance registration is requested. Click here to register for free

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 States

The 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 States

Join 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.