The City of Lakeland invites the community to learn about local black history through the Black History Trail. There are two ways to explore the trail – in person or virtual. If you choose to explore the trail in person you can pick up a Black History Discovery Trail Activity Card at any trail stop.
The stops on the trail are:
- Lakeland Police Department Lobby
219 N Massachusetts Avenue
Lakeland, Florida 33801
Open 24 Hours - Lakeland City Hall Lobby
228 S. Massachusetts Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Jackson Branch Library Lobby
1700 N Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33805
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Simpson Park Community Center Lobby
1725 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33805
Monday -Friday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. - Coleman-Bush Building Lobby
1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33805
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
To explore the trail virtually click HERE. If an email address is entered in the virtual tour submission form a certificate will be emailed for a FREE visit to one of the Recreation Centers or Swimming Pools (date to be announced)
