Lee County Black History Society — Attraction in Fort Myers

We were so excited to visit(walk in) but sadly felt like an annoyance rather than welcomed. The place is all locked up with no signage of what to do. I wonder how many people have come to visit during "open" hours, but couldn't get in and just left. Very poorly set up and staffed. So let me tell you what to do when you arrive... Go to the office building ring the bell... Then pay $15 each and they will let you in the museum. They do not accept anything but exact cash(no change or credit card )We weren't offered a tour or anything. Asked for a calendar of events and never got it. I think the place is mostly set up for school visits(pre-planned). We are all trying to remember and give voice to these great heroes who broke through huge barriers and oppression. I shouldn't be more excited about this topic and sharing it then the staff working here! Represent these heros with the respect...

The Lee County Black History Society strives to uphold the legacy of Black culture and educate on the local history-- from the desegregation of schools, diplomas signed by Booker T. Washington, documents noting the founding of NPHC organizations and even the legacy of Deion Sanders-- this organization presents to the community key milestones of Black people nationally and within this City.

Institutions and structures such as the Lee County Black History Society and its accompanying Williams Academy Museum are instrumental in helping ALL people understand aspects of American History that get less shine than others.

I highly encourage anyone living in or planning to visit Fort Myers, give the Museum a call and set up your tour today. Take the time to be...

I went to the Juneteenth Celebration at the park they had free tours of Fort Myers Black History Museum, such a great source of information about slavery and about Fort Black History. This stuff I never learned in school so, important pieces of history are left out. I want to know the whole story.... So many brave people fought for freedom that we never hear about. I hope my 8 year olds generation learns the whole history of the USA and local history and not just the certain pretty stories that sound good... Thank I learned a lot. I want to come back when it is not so busy so I can time to...