LaVilla Museum, African-American museum in LaVilla district, Jacksonville, Florida.
The LaVilla Museum occupies a section of the Ritz Theatre building, presenting exhibits about African-American life throughout the twentieth century in northeast Florida.
Established in 1999, the museum documents the culture and experiences of African Americans in northeast Florida before the territory gained statehood in 1845.
The museum features recreated spaces including a traditional living room, Christian church, barber shop, and school room that represent different aspects of local community life.
Located at 829 North Davis Street in Jacksonville, the museum offers self-guided tours and maintains regular operating hours for visitors throughout the week.
The museum includes automated figures of James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson, composers of the song 'Lift Every Voice and Sing.'
Location: Florida
Inception: 1999
Website: https://ritzjacksonville.com/p/visit/302
GPS coordinates: 30.33520,-81.66720
Latest update: April 7, 2025 08:01
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