Experience Miami's Historic Overtown

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Experience Miami's Historic Overtown

“The Soul, Light and Spirit of Miami” Overtown Miami's Black pioneering community is rich with history and things to do. When you visit Miami MoCAAD's Interactive Mural and Oral History project, check out some of these other hotspots of Black Miami.

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Culture / History

The Black Archives History And Research Foundation Of South Florida, Inc.

819 NW Second Avenue. Miami, FL 33136
‍Explore Miami's national resource for Black History of the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Hampton Art Lovers Gallery

249 Northwest 9th Street Miami, FL 33136
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Be inspired by African American art. Historic Ward Rooming House
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Exterior wall of the 'City of Miami Historic Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum.

Black Police Precinct And Courthouse Museum

480 NW 11th St., Miami, FL 33136

‍Visit a replica of Miami's municipal court and police precinct that were racially segregated under Jim Crow laws.
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Entertainment / Food

Jackson's Soul Food

950 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136

Savor traditional soul food culinary delights.

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Little Green House Grill

1300 Northwest 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33136
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Enjoy Lunch or Dinner over tasty Neo Soul Food.
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Red Rooster

920 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
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‍Chef Marcus Samuelsson brings his passion for food to Overtown.
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The Urban

1000 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136

‍Mix and mingle at The Urban over food and drinks.
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Heritage Accommodations

Dunns Josephine Hotel

1028 NW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33136

The Dunns Josephine Hotel takes you back in time with art and vintage photographs of stars from Overtown's glory days.

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People gathered outside 'Jackson Soul Food' restaurant at evening time.

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