Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum, Miami: Address, Phone Number, Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum Reviews: 5/5
Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum
Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum
5
About
This museum's mission is to acquire, preserve, display, and promote collections of a historical nature that will be of educational value to the preservation of African American history as it relates to the struggles and accomplishments of Black Police Officers in Over town, as they served during the pre-Civil Rights era of the 1940's, 50's, and 60's. It is the only museum of its kind in the nation, and home of the Ball & Chain Weddings.
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- Culmer • 6 min walk
- Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre • 10 min walk
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Cris P
1 contribution
Awesome!
May 2021 • Couples
Excellent experience! We got to learn a lot about the sacrifice of black police officers to protect their community.
Written 29 May 2021
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Stephanie P
Miami, FL45 contributions
NIce small Museum
May 2021
Very nicely done small museum with good articles, photos and artifacts, telling the history of this important place. Had a good tour, but do wish there was more of an emphasis on narrating the historical stories, particularly from the 1920's to 1950's, telling the story of segregation in Miami and how the black policeman had function with so little. Would definitely recommend a visit for a full picture of Overtown.
Written 25 May 2021
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Demar B
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Demar B.
Apr 2021 • Couples
This place it real African American history. First black police station. Motivated to join the force.
Written 24 April 2021
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Jay M
Pittsburgh, PA1 contribution
Highly recommend
Apr 2021 • Family
Great insight on a piece of black history. Very informative and great staff as well. Tons of pictures, weapons and memorabilia. Highly recommended!
Written 15 April 2021
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Tasha Robinson
Cordova, TN3 contributions
Real history
Apr 2021 • Couples
This was an excellent experience! From the building to the artifacts, but most importantly the narrator. He was a retired police officer who served & had intimate details that you could only get from experience. Don't miss out!
Written 5 April 2021
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Just Jessica
Austin, TX7 contributions
Delightful Staff and Enriching Stories
Apr 2021 • Friends
Seeing that I'm African American, and lover of our history. It was refreshing to hear the stories of the first 5 and those after them who lead the way to what we know of today as a mixed Miami PD.
Written 3 April 2021
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Khayree W
Grand Rapids, MI3 contributions
Great history lesson
Apr 2021 • Couples
Willie Jackson - excellent history lesson! Very personable, informative! Thank you! We learned a lot!
Written 3 April 2021
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Elena M
1 contribution
Amazing Experience
Apr 2021 • Solo
Such a great experience! Entertaining and educational at the same time. Lots of police and black community history. There is a museum, court room and jail cells. Have never seen anything like it before. Highly recommended! I will be back.
Written 2 April 2021
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LW
1 contribution
Great experience
Mar 2021 • Solo
I love it. It was very interesting being that I would like to become a police officer. I would love to visit again.
Written 27 March 2021
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Marcus P
1 contribution
Educational and enlightening
Mar 2021 • Solo
This was an amazing tour! My guide, Sgt. Ealey, was amazing . I learned about the development/beginnings and importance of the black police presence in Miami! The staff is warm and friendly.
Written 20 March 2021
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