OLD DILLARD MUSEUM

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Old Dillard Museum is a historic African American museum located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The museum is situated in the former Dillard High School, which was the first public high school for African Americans in Broward County. It was founded in 1924 and was named after James H. Dillard, a philanthropist who supported the education of African Americans in the South.

The museum showcases the rich history and culture of African Americans in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. It features exhibits on the civil rights movement, the Harlem Renaissance, and the contributions of African Americans to the arts, education, and business in the area. The museum also has a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the school and its students.

In addition to its exhibits, Old Dillard Museum also offers educational programs, workshops, and events for visitors of all ages. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday and admission is free. It is an important cultural center in Fort Lauderdale and a must-visit destination for anyone interested in African American history and culture.

OLD DILLARD MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in FORT LAUDERDALE FL. US MID #8401200079

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 9547656952

OLD DILLARD MUSEUM
1009 N. W. 4TH STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE
FL
33311

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