7 Sites To Explore Black History in Tampa
Black history in Tampa is deep – but it might seem hard to find. African Americans have lived in the area since before cities were incorporated. Yet, many Black historic sites are no longer standing due to segregation, discrimination and ignorance. There are...
7 Must Visit U.S. Black History Sites
Black history is American history and shouldn’t only be remember only in the month of February. Our goal is to share these sites and events with you so you’re learning alongside us. In our previous article on visiting Black history museums, we shared some...
Black History of Sarasota
Known for its beaches, sunsets, golf courses and museums, Sarasota County in southwest Florida is a popular tourist destination. But one part of Sarasota not often spoken about is the Black history in the community. Through preservation, Black history in Sarasota is...
Explore The Florida Black Heritage Trail
Black history in Florida goes back hundreds of years. From the time Spanish explorers first arrived, African descendants have helped build the state. To recognize these contributions, the Florida Black Heritage Trail was created by the state’s visitors bureau....
Visiting Black History Museums In The United States
For over 400 years, descendants of African slaves have helped build the history of the United States of America alongside immigrants from other lands. For many reasons those accomplishments are only highlighted to the general public during Black History Month, which...Meet Marcea
Hi! I'm Marcea – nice to meet you. I love showing people unique things to do in Florida. I'm working on visiting all 175 Florida State Parks. I also enjoy exploring beaches, visiting Black history sites, and learning more about the state's hundreds of years of history.
In addition to writing about Florida, I'll share other travel adventures I take around the USA and the world. Glad you're along for the ride!