The Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Complex, Inc.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 jquery slideshow by WOWSlider.com v7.4m 2180 Freedom Ave., Mims, FL 32754 info@harryharriettemoore.org (321) 264-6595 Memorial Park HOURS Monday through Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Closed for Lunch: 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. (Varies) Saturdays: 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Sundays: Closed • MAP • Click here for current calendar. February 23, 2021 — Brevard Public Schools: Heart of Brevard Release School Board Approves Resolution Honoring Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore VIERA, FL -- The School Board Tuesday night unanimously approved a resolution honoring former BPS educators, and civil rights activists, Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore. Mr. Moore was a teacher and later a principal in Brevard Public Schools from 1925 to 1946. His wife, Harriette, was a teacher from 1928 to 1946. In 1946, the school board did not renew their employment contracts because of the Moores' civil rights activism. Mr. Moore organized the Brevard branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 1941. Three years later Mr. Moore co-founded the Progressive Voters League, which helped register 116,000 Black Floridians to vote. On Christmas Night in 1951, Harry T. Moore was killed when a bomb exploded underneath the Moore's Mims home. Harriette died nine days later. The resolution honoring the Moores acknowledges their unfair firing by the school board in 1946, makes the Moores Brevard Public Schools Teachers Emeritus, and directs social studies curriculum to be developed and titled The Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Legacy Curriculum. The curriculum will be taught beginning in the 2021-2022 school year and will include an *8th grade field trip to the Moore Cultural Center in Mims. *Based on current COVID-19 Restrictions CLICK for a printable PDF of this document. Orlando Sentinel: Commentary: An inconvenient truth: Central Florida's role in civil-rights movement January 15, 2018 -- Martin Luther King Day CLICK TO READ THE ARTICLE Evangeline Moore, daughter of Brevard civil rights pioneers, dies 10/26/2015 Click for article in Florida Today 10/27/2015 Obituary in The Washington Post Moore Complex in Mims to get upgrades with state grant - Florida Today (November 3, 2015) Florida Black Heritage Trail Brevard county & the Moores are found on page 38. The St. Augustine RECORD - February 28, 2013 Fla. Civil Rights Hall of Fame inductees announced TALLAHASSEE (AP) — Two married civil-rights activists — killed Christmas 1951 when a bomb exploded beneath their house as they slept — have been inducted into Florida's Civil Rights Hall of Fame. Governor Rick Scott Selects Three Inductees for Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame Florida Historical Society Florida Frontiers The Legacy of Harry T. Moore Cocoa Post Office Re-named after the Moores Harry Moore taught in Cocoa before moving to North Brevard to teach. "This building is named in honor of Harry T and Harriette Moore by an Act of Congress: Public Law 112-243, January 10, 2013." Rack Card: The Moore Experience c Florida Historical Society Florida Frontiers Harry T. Moore Episode

PBS Central Florida Roadtrip Brevard County: Season 7 Episode 1 June 16 2021 UCF Student Journalism Project Platforms the Life and Legacy of Local Civil Rights Martyrs Project launched Feb. 22, featuring the story of Harry T. and Harr CLICK FOR DETAILS Smithsonian The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., which opened on September 24, 2016, features a section on Harry & Harriette Moore. Among the displays are his wallet & pocket watch and her wrist watch & locket with pictures of them. Museum Website PHOTOS OF THE EXHIBIT Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Cultural Complex Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park and Museum added to U.S. Civil Rights Trail On Monday, January 21, 2019, the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park and Museum was added to the U. S. Civil Rights to the Trail. The trail's website hosts an interactive map of more than 100 sites across 15 states, including museums, schools, churches, and other landmarks, where activists pushed to advance civil rights. Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism sponsored the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park and Museum's inclusion in the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, making Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park and Museum one of only five locations in the state of Florida to be included in the trail. The Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park & Museum commemorates the Moores' legacy as pioneers in the fight for civil rights. Harry T. Moore and his wife Harriette Simms Moore opened the first state chapter of the NAACP, fought for equal pay for teachers, started the Progressive Voters League, and investigated lynchings and police brutality. The Moores' efforts for justice and equality cost them their lives when their home was bombed on Christmas Day in 1951. The complex is on the property of the original Moore family homesite, and the facility houses a museum, a 100-seat conference center, a gift shop and a small reference library. The featured exhibit at the museum is a timeline of the Civil Rights Movement. CLICK for the page on the trail. Harry T. Moore     Harriette V. Moore Grand Opening - April 2004 The Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park & Museum Our Memories of Harry & Harriette Moore Calendar of Events Press Releases 2005 Investigation The Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park has been developed to commemorate the lives of two pioneering American black civil rights workers. Harry and Harriette were leading human rights activists in Brevard County, in Florida, and in the nation. They organized the first Brevard County Branch of the NAACP in 1934, and he led the Florida organization and the fight for equality and justice until their deaths. As executive secretary of the Progressive Voters League, he helped break down registration barriers and was responsible for the registration of tens of thousands of black Americans throughout Florida. They were murdered in their home in Mims when a bomb was exploded under their bedroom on Christmas evening, 1951, their 25th wedding anniversary. It was the first killing of a prominent civil rights leader, and was a spark that ignited the American civil rights movement. Harry T. Moore is remembered by his students for his dignity, his determination, his compassion, his discipline, and the great value he placed on education. He is remembered by those with whom he worked, as a gentleman of learning, ethics, courage and persistence; who had a deep appreciation for the values that make America great. The cultural center features a timeline of strategic events of the pre-civil rights era. Serving to stimulate appreciation of African-American culture and heritage, programs will include visual, literary and performing arts, as well as on-site and outreach exhibitions. The center will soon be offering lectures, drama, dance, reading, and creative writing, and is a meeting place for community organizations. The 100-seat conference center has surround sound with a backlit screen. The library offers visitor access to reference materials relating to people of African descent. Landscaped with indigenous trees and foliage, and well shaded by large oaks, the park is ideal for concerts, weddings, games and other outdoor activities.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
NATIONAL THEME: THE CRISIS IN BLACK EDUCATION

Brevard County Press Releases:

January 31, 2017

Freedom 5K Set for Feb. 25 at Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park

MIMS, Fla. – The Heritage Freedom 5K will be held starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at The Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park, located at 2180 Freedom Avenue, Mims.

To register for the race online go to www.runningzone.com/events/freedom-5k/. Through Feb. 13: Adults $25, Kids (18 & under) $20. Feb. 14 – Race Day: Adults $30, Kids (18 & under) $25

Immediately following the race there will be an essay competition award ceremony, as well as the race ceremony awards. We will be having a free pancake breakfast under the pavilion for all runners and walkers immediately following the race. For all others who would like to eat breakfast there will be a $5 cost.

Contact the Harry T. Moore Cultural Center at (321) 264-6595 for further information on this activity. This event is sponsored by Brevard County Parks and Recreation North Area Parks Operations in partnership with, Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Complex, Inc.

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January 30, 2017

The Moore's Musical Mix Event Set for Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Park

MIMS, FL. – The Moore's Musical Mix will be held from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park & Museum, 2180 Freedom Avenue, Mims, FL.

The Moore's Musical Mix is a program in commemoration of Black History Month to celebrate African American music. African American music is an umbrella term covering a diverse range of music and musical genres largely developed by African Americans.

The Moore's Musical will be a genre of music ranging from Jazz, Gospel, Rap, Rock, Latin, and Old School etc. Local individuals and groups will be performing at the event. Please come out and join us for this free event. Please contact the Cultural Center for additional information at (321) 264-6595.

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January 27, 2017

Black History Month Celebration Events Set for February in North Brevard

MIMS, FL. – The Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park & Museum, 2180 Freedom Avenue, Mims, Florida, 32754, will hold multiple events through the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. All events will occur at The Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Center unless otherwise noted.

Black History Month Opening Ceremony, from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1: Spend the evening with us at the Old Gibson School to commemorate the start of Black History Month! This event will take place at Gibson Center, 835 Sycamore Street, Titusville, FL, 32780.

Growing Up African American During the Jim Crowe Era. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11: An open discussion about what it was like to grow up as an African American during the Jim Crowe era.

The Moore's Musical Mix, from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12: Join us for African American music and dance performances!

2nd Annual Heritage Freedom 5k Run/Walk & Essay Contest, from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 25: Join the community for a run/walk followed by an award ceremony and a pancake breakfast! Register online for the run/walk at www.runningzone.com/events/freedom-5k/. The cost for the run/walk through Feb. 13: Adults $25, Kids (18 & under) $20. Feb. 14– Race Day: Adults $30, Kids (18 & under) $25

Black History Month Closing Ceremony, 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28: Come enjoy closing ceremonies with us!

Please contact the Cultural Center for additional information at (321) 264-6595.

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Harry T. Moore Memorial Service
December 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM
The LaGrange Cemetery

December 7, 2016 - Press Release

Brevard County Area NAACP Branches (Brevard County) FLA. – The North, Central and South Brevard County Branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) invite the residents of Brevard County to the Annual Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Gravesite Memorial Service. The ceremony will be held Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the LaGrange Cemetery, 1575 Old Dixie Hwy, Mims, FL. Immediately following the gravesite memorial participants will reconvene at the Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore

The rich history of the Moore's and their tragic demise is a part of American history. The Moore's were fearless civil rights leaders who worked tirelessly and risked everything, including their lives, advocating on behalf of voiceless Black Americans. The Moore's advocated for equal rights, equal pay, equal justice and the right for Blacks to vote in Brevard County and across the state of Florida. The Moore's traveled the back roads of Florida in the 1930's through 1951 registering Black voters and addressing civil rights injustices.

In 1951 on Christmas night, Mr. Moore's life was cut short by an assassin's bomb that was places under the bedroom of the Moore's home in Mims, FL. In a desperate attempt to get Mr. Moore medical treatment he was rushed to the nearest hospital that would accept Black people during that era, and it was in Sanford, FL. Unfortunately we lost a true American hero that night. Mrs. Moore, a woman of tremendous strength and faith was also severely injured in the blast. Through the grace of God she was able to see her husband laid to rest. A few days later Mrs. Harriette Vyda Moore like her husband Mr. Harry Tyson Moore would too succumb to the cowardly assassin's bomb. This year's memorial will mark the 65th anniversary of the Moore's assassination.

The legacy and sacrifice of the Moore family is worthy of honor and this story must never die; this is American history.

Randle Clay, President
North Brevard County NAACP

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The Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Complex, Inc.
A 501(c)3 organization providing community support for the Moore Memorial Park and Cultural Complex.
P.O. Box 817, 2180 Freedom Avenue, Mims, FL 32754
WEB SITE

The Moore Cultural Complex Board meetings are held on the 4^th Tuesday of the month,
beginning at 6:30pm in at the Moore Memorial Park Complex Center.

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The facility is managed by Brevard County Parks and Recreation, North Area.
Call (321) 264-6595 for more information on the park, cultural center, activities, and rentals.

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"Moores Remembered: Legacy and History of Civil Rights Pioneers" — Florida Today, Dec. 22, 2011 - VIDEO Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park Reflecting Pool/Fountain/Meditation Garden/Gazebo. — Florida Today, August 20, 2011 - PHOTO GALLERY The Moores were a beacon in the community - Onyx Award Video — A Vimeo Video The story of Harry and Harriette Moore may be told in a new Smithsonian Institutional Museum in Washington D.C. — Florida Today - VIDEO Shadows of the Past, Reflections for the Future — A Vimeo Video "Shadows" shares the story of activists Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore, their fight for civil rights for African-Americans in the 1940's, and how the Moore legacy lives on, nearly sixty years after they were murdered.

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Harry T. Moore's Personal Papers Returned to Daughter
Scans of the papers are available on MyFloridaLegal.com

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• Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park & Cultural Center
• Florida House Speaker Byrd's tribute to the Moores - Feb. 6, 2004
• PBS - Freedom Never Dies: The Story of Harry T. Moore
• Florida Attorney General reopens murder investigation
• Wikipedia article on Harry T. Moore
• Harry Moore Case
• The Harry Moore Case
• Harry Moore Excavation Report
• Harry Moore Investigation - Exhibits

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The Homesite

Photos of Site Development Walls are going up September progress

Architectural Drawings August progress January 2004 Progress


The County started working with the Brevard County Branch of the NAACP in 1989 to acquire the property which was purchased in 1994. In 1992 the Harry T. Moore Homesite Development Committee of the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department was established in cooperation with the Brevard County branch of the NAACP to initiate development of the property. The site now serves as a memorial to the Moores, an education and interpretive center, and as a center for social and cultural activities in the community. In April, 1998, the State of Florida provided $700,000 to fund the Harry T. Moore Memorial Park in Mims.

The site is located at the south end of Freedom Avenue, off Parker Street in Mims. Future plans include a reconstruction of the Moore's six room house, with memorabilia from the Moores lives; picnic areas; and an outdoor pavillion. It is expected that it will become an historical tourist destination.

The Grand Opening for the Moore Memorial Park and the Cultural Complex was April 2004.

Seeking information and artifacts.

The Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park is seeking information from people who knew the Moores. Of particular interest is the design, layout, and furnishings of their home and items of the Moores that will help tell the story of the Moores and their lives. Our beautiful museum can now house and display artifacts safely. Written personal recollections are welcomed.

Anyone with information, knowledge or ownership of any such items is encouraged to contact Juanita Barton, Cultural Center Coordinator, Phone 321-264-6595 — htmcc@brevardparks.com.

Harry, Harriette, Annie Rosalea, and Juanita Evangeline

Before His Time: The Untold Story of Harry T. Moore, America's First Civil Rights Martyr by Ben Green Published April, 1999     --     Review #1,   #2,   #3   #4   #5 Buy the Book Today!

North Brevard Branch - NAACP

National NAACP

Clifton Colored School ca: 1890 -- Before their time - illustrates the value placed on education by black pioneers.

A History of the Negro School in Titusville, Florida

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RESOURCES WITH WHOM WE HAVE EXCHANGED LINKS

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Academic Info -- African American History - An Annotated Directory of Internet Resources on Black History
https://www.academicinfo.net/africanam.html

Academic Info: African American History: Civil Rights Movement
https://www.academicinfo.net/africanamcr.html

African American Web Connection - William R. Jones, CCP:
https://www.aawc.com/aah.html

Black Facts Online:
https://www.blackfacts.com/

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