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Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, St. Petersburg, FL

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Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum

A St. Petersburg museum presenting African American history and culture from local, regional, and national viewpoints.

2240 9th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 · St. Petersburg, FL

About Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum

The museum shares the history of St. Petersburg's African American community through exhibits and events that place local stories within regional and national history. It is part of wider efforts to revive the Midtown area, alongside a health center, a boys and girls club, and a restored casino. Current displays include a monumental Harriet Tubman sculpture and outdoor installations in the Legacy Garden, where visitors can also walk paths lined with bricks that carry donor names. Admission is free, and the galleries and gardens are wheelchair accessible.

  • #African American history
  • #St. Petersburg
  • #Midtown
  • #Legacy Garden
  • #free admission

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