Spady Cultural Heritage Museum

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Spady Cultural Heritage Museum
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Solomon Spady Great Floridian plaque at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum

Spady Cultural Heritage Museum is a museum of African-American history in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. It is housed in the former home of the late Solomon David Spady, a prominent African-American educator and community leader in Delray Beach from 1922 to 1957. The museum opened in July 2001 and is funded by the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, and the State of Florida. The museum is located at 170 NW Fifth Avenue in the historic West Settlers District of Delray Beach.

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References

  1. ↑ "Solomon D. Spady, teacher and mentor" . Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  2. ↑ Solomon, Lois K (11 March 2005). "Open Schoolhouse". Orlando Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  3. ↑ "Spady Museum Cultural Partners". Spady Museum. Retrieved 31 July 2014.

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