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OLD DILLARD MUSEUM
Remember Our Roots

Follow in the footsteps of those who came before us.
Ponder how our modern lives reflect the customs of the past.
Let us reveal the foundations upon which we build today.

You are invited to join us on an historical voyage back in time. Explore the rich heritage and influence of the Old Dillard community. Built in 1924, the Old Dillard School, originally called “The Colored School,” is not only the first school constructed for blacks in Broward County, but also is one of the oldest buildings in Fort Lauderdale. In February 1991, the Old Dillard School was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Renovations to the Old Dillard School were made possible through a cooperative effort between the School Board of Broward County, the City of Fort Lauderdale, the Broward County Commission, and the Black Historical Society. Their efforts preserved the school and created a cultural education center known as the Old Dillard Museum.

Museum Hours
Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mission Statement

We are a Historical Museum dedicated to preserving the history of Fort Lauderdale,
the community and our African-American heritage.

 Old Dillard Museum
1009 NW 4th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
754-322-8828

 

Derek T. Davis, Curator

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    Did You Know

    2011 is the one hundreth anniversary of the City of Fort Lauderale, but Broward County will not celebrate its one hundredeth anniversary until 2015. Prior to 2015, Fort Lauderdale was a part of Dade County. At one time Dade County stretched from Lantana to Lemon City.

    emancipation day mini-festival may 19, 2012

    Join us on Saturday, May19, 2012 @ 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a day of fun for the entire family.

    Featuring:
    The Dillard High Jazz Ensemble
    Venus Rising African Dance Troup
    Fun Generation Cares, Inc.
    Sherman Hunter, Jazz Guitarist

    Save-the-Date:
    Tuesday, June 19th, "Mama Said," Juneteenth Social featuring Kitty Oliver @ 6:00 p.m.

     

    Come to the Old Dillard Museum and be inspired. Sensational tours are available Monday thru Friday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

    Summertime hours are Monday thru Thursday 10:00 am to 4:00pm. June 13th to August 11th.

    Suggested Donation:

    Membership has priviliges!

    Membership benefits:

    • Membership recognition
    • Membership benefits at all Broward Attraction & Museum Month (BAMM) locations during the month of June.
    • Email updates on all events

    Click here to become a member today.

    To download our Schedule of Events for 2012, open the PDF and use Save As to copy it to your computer.

    To download a copy of our brochure, open the PDF and use Save As to copy it to your computer.

    Photo albums

    recent concerts

    To view slideshows of past concerts:

     

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    The Old Dillard Museum is a historical landmark and an education center operated by the Broward Public School System. Funding for the museum's activities is provided in part by the Old Dillard Foundation, Funding Arts Broward, Bank of America, The Links, Inc., The National Endowment for the Arts and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and other gracious supporters.

    (c) Copyright 2011 Old Dillard Museum, 1009 NW 4th Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, 754-322-8828

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