The Making of Alachua County: Past, Present, and Future

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate Alachua County’s bicentennial with a symposium hosted by the Alachua County African & African American Historical Society. Explore the history of the county’s Black community through talks by ten speakers, multicultural food, music, exhibits, and more. Discover history, culture and community at the Matheson History Museum.

Cora Roberson: Gainesville’s Own Hidden Figure

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Cora Roberson, the first woman to run for elected office in the City of Gainesville, cracked the glass ceiling that was soon shattered by women being elected to office. Mrs. Roberson was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Florida Memorial College (BA Science), Tuskegee Institute (MA Education). She taught at...

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