Moore Memorial Park and Cultural Center

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Harriette V. Moore

Moore Memorial Park and Cultural Center is a historic site in Mims, Florida. The site, which was the home of civil rights leader Harry T. Moore, now houses a museum, conference center and park.[1]

History

See also:
Murder of Harry and Harriette Moore

Florida Supreme Court, where the court ruled in favor of the district.[2]

On December 25, 1951, Moore and his

assassinated when a bomb was placed under their house. They are believed to be the first civil rights activists to be assassinated during the movement.[3][4]

In 1994, Brevard County bought the land where the Moore's house once stood.[5] A nonprofit organization was organized to raise money for the site, and in 2004 the cultural complex was dedicated. The cultural complex includes a museum[6] and a replica of their home.[7]

The grounds of the center also include a 12-acre landscaped park with paths, reflecting pool, fountain, and gazebo.[8]

The Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park & Museum is an official landmark site of the United States Civil Right Trail.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park & Museum – US Civil Rights Trail".
  2. ^ Palmer, Kathryn B. (2014). ""A Cruel Hoax": How Brown v. Board of Education Undermined Florida's Black Educators; an Examination of Two Counties, 1954-1971". Florida State University Electronic Theses: 22. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  3. ^ "PBS — Freedom Never Dies: The Story of Harry T. Moore — Harry T. Moore — Moore's Bio". www.pbs.org. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  4. ISSN 0190-8286
    . Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  5. ^ "Mims, Florida - Harry T. Moore Cultural Complex and Museum". www.nbbd.com. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park". VisitSpaceCoast.com.
  7. ^ "The Moores". Mooremuseumnew.
  8. ^ "Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park".
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