Historic L. B. Brown House Museum — Attraction in Bartow

We visited this home a few days ago and had a great tour given to us by Clifton Lewis. We learned many things about the family that lived there and the great man who built it and all about him and his family. It was a very in depth tour given by a man who actually knew this family and could tell us about all the family members in this home and the many items in the home that were owned and used by the family. It was a very interesting tour given by this interesting man. That same day if the tour we went to a book signing at the book store in Bartow where the author of the new book was there and signed our book for us and Clifton Lewis was there with him, and also gave him a lot of information for the book and took part in the information gathering and writing a piece in the forward if the book, as well as giving the house tours of this home. He was very good at answering any questions we had and really made this tour memorable because of all the knowledge he had first hand of this family. I recommend getting this new book because the author did a great job in collecting all the information and pictures for this book which made it a great read. This is really worth seeing and it takes you back to see just how people lived back then and how different it is now. Don’t forget to donate at the end if your tour so this house can continue to keep this piece of history alive for others to see.

Greg & Kitty Comer from Minnesota...

Visiting the L.B. Brown House Museum was a wonderful experience that I highly recommend for anyone interested in history! The reservation process was easy, and the staff were very accommodating with the time we requested for our Saturday visit. The museum is filled with interesting details about Lawrence B. Brown, who went from being a former slave to a successful businessman and community leader. The tour was engaging and informative, showcasing Mr. Brown's personal possessions and original features like wooden pillars and clay plumbing pipes (no longer in use).

Finding the museum was straightforward, and there’s plenty of parking available in a grassy area, although street parking might be a better option for those with mobility needs. The tour lasted about 45 minutes and was really captivating, highlighting L.B. Brown's impressive achievements. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it a must-visit if you live in or visit Central Florida. I'm looking forward to the annual L.B. Brown Heritage Festival which is held every February; it promises to be a vibrant celebration of history...

This historical home has been on my bucket list for a while and today I finally had the chance to visit with my parents. We were greeted by Patricia (who I had already talked to when I made my appointment) and she was so pleasant and kind from the start to the end when we left. Patricia gave us a full tour of the home; she is full of amazing information and explained each room with great detail. We were able to take pictures and look through items and documents from over 100 years ago. The house is well kept and well taken care of; it’s a great place to visit and step back in time. It was a pleasure to meet Patricia as well as Mr. Lewis, who made our visit...