African American Heritage Society of Pensacola

African American Heritage Society of Pensacola The African American Heritage Society of Pensacola, Florida has served the region for the past twenty-nine years.

Our Mission is to preserve, promote and integrate African American history, heritage, culture and diversity in the greater Northwest Florida.

This year, the Museum of Culture and Heritage is pleased to announce it’s annual Summer Heritage Scholars Program.  We a...
07/07/2026

This year, the Museum of Culture and Heritage is pleased to announce it’s annual Summer Heritage Scholars Program. We are excited to offer a new and innovative camp this year that is an original curriculum written and developed by Robyn L. Rease, a new addition to artistic direction and programming at the museum.

“The Convergence of Black History and the Performing Arts” will allow students to take a more in-depth look at the contributions of African Americans to all artistic platforms - from visual art to poetry and literature, song and dance, and television and film. Students will look at the contributions of people like Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, August Wilson, Romare Beardon, and so many others who support the mission of the Museum of Culture and Heritage, which is to teach “a more complete American History through stories and the celebration of culture.”

The Scholars Program is designed for students ages 12 through 18. There will be two sessions:

Session I: Tuesday, July 14th through Thursday, July 16th

Session II: Tuesday, July 21st through Thursday, July 23rd.

The program will conclude with a performing arts showcase on Friday, July, 24, 2026 featuring students from both sessions. Students may attend one or both sessions.

The program fee is $125 per session/per student.

For More Information, contact the Museum of Culture and Heritage at (850) 446-1456 or email us at [email protected]

The African American Heritage Society’s Readers’ Ensemble will be presenting readings at the Annual Books By the Bay Fes...
03/26/2026

The African American Heritage Society’s Readers’ Ensemble will be presenting readings at the Annual Books By the Bay Festival!

Our program will showcase women writers and stories centered on women, in celebration of International Women’s History Month.

Please come out to support our dynamic cast of writers and readers! The festival is a free event you won’t want to miss!

We’ll be located in the Senior Center Auditorium from 10:15-11!

The African American Heritage Society’s Readers’ Ensemble will be presenting readings at the Annual Books By the Bay Fes...
03/13/2026

The African American Heritage Society’s Readers’ Ensemble will be presenting readings at the Annual Books By the Bay Festival!

Our program will showcase women writers and stories centered on women, in celebration of International Women’s History Month.

Please come out to support our dynamic cast of writers and readers! The festival is a free event you won’t want to miss!

Pensacola native Ist Lt. James R Polkinghorne, Jr. earned his U.S. Army Air Forces pilot wings as part of the famed Tusk...
01/30/2026

Pensacola native Ist Lt. James R Polkinghorne, Jr. earned his U.S. Army Air Forces pilot wings as part of the famed Tuskegee Airmen in February 1943. Assigned to the 301st Fighter Squadron, he disappeared while flying a combat strafing mission over Italy.

Dr. Murphy’s book chronicles this mission, the history of the Tuskegee Airmen and the achievements of early Black aviators.
Members of Lt. Polkinghorne’s family will be present at the presentation and discussion.

Presentation by
Dr. Leo Murphy author of Lost in Heaven
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The Wright Place, 12 E. Wright Street, Pensacola

Doors open 11:00 am
Lunch 11:30 am
Presentation noon until 1:00 pm

Price & Reservations:

Lunches are limited so make your reservation early.

Lunch payment at the door by cash or check.

Deadline for lunch reservations is Friday, January 30th by 6:00pm

Lecture $5
Lunch $12
Reservations required by email [email protected]
Or phone: 850-380-7759

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Pensacola, FL
32502

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