Hannibal Square Heritage Center, art museum in Winter Park, Florida
The Hannibal Square Heritage Center is an African-American museum in Winter Park that documents the history of the local Black community and their life in the neighborhood. It displays over 100 photographs and recordings of residents, showing how people worked, lived, and built connections during the 20th century.
The Hannibal Square neighborhood developed starting in 1881 around a railroad route, where many Black families found employment and built homes. The heritage center was established in 2007 by the Crealdé School of Art to preserve and keep alive the stories of this community.
Hannibal Square takes its name from the African-American community that settled and built lives there starting in the early 1900s. The neighborhood's quiet streets and older homes still reflect the everyday culture and resilience of the families who created a stable life in this part of Winter Park.
The center is located in the western part of Winter Park and welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Saturday with varying hours throughout the week. Admission is free and visitors can explore the displays on their own or join guided tours to learn more about the collections and neighborhood history.
The center hosts art events and festivals throughout the year that bring together musicians, painters, and sculptors, going beyond typical museum displays. One memorable exhibition used photographic quilts to tell family stories and show connections linking three nearby communities.
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