Our Mission
To preserve and commemorate cultural and educational contributions made by both locally and nationally known Black people. We want to promote positive thought about Black people in the minds of citizens in Lee County and surrounding areas, and stimulate their desire to continue to preserve an important segment of American’s history.
Black History Events 2009
- June 13 - Juneteenth Celebration "Our Time, Our Community" Breakfast, Civil Rights Exhibit, Museum Re-opening & Family Fun Day
- July 18 - Florida Highway Men Exhibit August (TBA) Old Negro League Exhibit October (TBA) Annual Luncheon
- October 17 - Roberto Clemente Day
- November 7 - Health Fair/Brain Day
- November 21 - Paul Laurence Dunbar Day
- December 1 - Holiday House
Call (239) 332-8778 for more information.
Become a Member
When you become a member of The Lee County Black History Society, you join a society that is dedicated to the preservation of our rich Lee County heritage, educating our community in the present, and planning for the future.
The Williams Academy
The Lee County Black History Museum
The building known as the 1942 Addition to the Williams Academy is currently located at the county-owned Clemente Park on Henderson Avenue. It is the remnant of the 1942 addition to the original 1913 Williams Academy structure. Williams Academy was the first government-funded school for African-American students in Fort Myers. The school was built during the school year of 1912-13. It was named for J. S. Williams, the Superintendent of colored schools in Fort Myers.
