LAKELAND COMMUNITY HERITAGE PROJECT

COLLEGE PARK, MD

The Lakeland Community Heritage Project is a community-based initiative located in College Park, Maryland. Its primary focus is to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the historic Lakeland community. The project was started in 2007 by a group of community members who wanted to document and share the rich history of Lakeland, which was founded in the early 1900s by African American families.

The Lakeland Community Heritage Project is housed in a restored 1920s bungalow that serves as a community center and museum. The center features exhibits on the history of the community, including artifacts and photographs donated by community members. The project also offers educational programs and community events, such as storytelling sessions, cultural festivals, and historical tours.

In addition to preserving the community's history, the Lakeland Community Heritage Project also serves as a resource for current residents. The center provides programs and services that promote community engagement and empowerment, such as job training, financial literacy, and health and wellness workshops.

Overall, the Lakeland Community Heritage Project is an important and valuable resource for the community, preserving and celebrating the history and culture of Lakeland while also supporting the current needs of its residents.

LAKELAND COMMUNITY HERITAGE PROJECT is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in COLLEGE PARK MD. US MID #8402400646

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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LAKELAND COMMUNITY HERITAGE PROJECT
5011 NAVAHOE STREET
COLLEGE PARK
MD
20740-2522

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