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Celebrate Black History Month Locally at the Old Dillard Museum Experience African-American History at the Old Dillard Museum Broward County’s African-American History Lives at the Old Dillard Museum Lessons from Our Community, Black History Month Comes Alive at Old Dillard

MuseumDraft Article:Learn about Fort Lauderdale jazz legend Julian “Cannonball Adderley” in a replica nightclub setting, see memorabilia from the early 1900s including an old-time classroom and experience local African-American history at the Broward County Public Schools Old Dillard Museum. The Old Dillard Museum is a centrally located repository of history of the area’s African-American community. Built in 1924, the two-story building has been beautifully restored and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. The museum houses two permanent collections—the Jazz Room and the Heritage Gallery—and offers an array of rooms showcasing local artwork and community-based exhibits. Permanent Collections The musical notes on the wall lead a visitor up the old wooden stairs to the Jazz Room. The room, set up as a real nightclub, includes a restored juke box and baby grand piano. A mirror ball hangs from the ceiling. Musical instruments, jazz records and historic photos line the walls as a tribute to jazz and to local musicians who contributed to Fort Lauderdale’s early jazz scene. Learn about former Dillard High School music teacher and band director, Julian “Cannonball” Adderley, a world-renowned alto saxophonist who pioneered and experimented with new styles of jazz based upon traditions of African-American gospel and blues with his brother, Nat Adderley. Just steps away, the Heritage Room takes visitors back in time to the early 1900s. Here a chalkboard, wooden desks and other authentic items including an early refrigerator, illustrate how students learned at school and what homes looked like nearly a century ago.

The museum offers a Library Resource Room with an extensive collection of books on African-American leaders and culturally-centric topics. The collection features more than 2,500 titles aligned with student research projects. Next door, a room filled with interactive toys, musical instruments and quilt patterns welcomes children to explore while learning about history firsthand. EventsThe museum features concerts by local musicians and artists from the South Florida community. A Black History Month Exhibit Opening and Reception focusing on this year’s theme of “Learning, Laboring and Living” takes place on February 9, 2017, from 7 – 9 p.m. Two concerts will be held at the Dillard Center for the Performing Arts, 2501 NW 11th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. The Sweet Dillard Concert pays tribute to the museum’s alma mater with jazz for the whole family on March 19, 2017, from 4 – 6 p.m. The Spring Concert includes music and poetry on April 20, 2017, from 7 – 9 p.m. A Florida Emancipation Day Mini-Festival commemorating the African-American people of the State of Florida will be held on May 20, 2017, from 1 – 5 p.m. A Juneteenth Social will feature live music, games, prizes, food and fun for the entire family on June 19, 2017, from 6 – 8 p.m. Take a tour of the Old Dillard Museum and let local history come alive. The Old Dillard Museum is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. It is located at 1009 NW 4th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. Call 754-322-8828 for more information or to schedule a group tour. (word count 512)

Suggested Photos:1 – Caption: The Jazz Room honors Julian “Cannonball” Adderley with memorabilia from his journey through jazz music.

2 – Caption: Children of all ages enjoy this colorful room with interactive items and storyteller’s hut.

3 – Caption: The Old Dillard Museum is Broward County’s first museum devoted entirely to local African American history and culture.