Williams Academy
Williams Academy was a school for African Americans in Fort Myers, Florida serving African American students in Lee County, Florida.[1] The Williams Academy Black History Museum commemorates its history and is housed in one of its buildings. The school building used for the museum was relocated to Clemente Park. A historical marker commemorates its history.
The Williams Academy Black History Museum features the area's African American history.[2] The school building that houses the museum was saved from demolition and moved to Roberto Celemente Park.[3]
The museum is housed in the 1942 addition to the original 1913 school building.[1] Williams Academy was succeeded in 1927 by Dunbar Community School.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Florida Stories Walking Tours". floridastories.stqry.app.
- ^ "Williams Academy Black History Museum | Visit Fort Myers". www.visitfortmyers.com.
- ^ "Williams Academy Black History Museum Remains a Community Staple in Dunbar Neighborhood".
- ^ McCarthy, Kevin M. (July 24, 2019). African American Sites in Florida. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9781561649518 – via Google Books.
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