MIAMI — June 11, 2024 — The Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum is proud to announce a captivating new exhibition, Anything but a Slum: Miami-Overtown Before I-95/395, showcasing the vibrant history of Overtown during the era of legal segregation. Opening June...
May 17, 2024 MIAMI – Beyond Overtown’s vibrant street art and cultural spots lies an overlooked piece of Miami history: the City of Miami Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum. In 1944, the first five black patrolmen were sworn in which led to the...
April 1, 2024 MIAMI – the Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum is delighted to be taking part in the Greater Miami Convention and Visitor Bureau’s yearly initiative, Miami Attraction & Museum Months. During the months of April and May,...
March 20, 2024 MIAMI (CBS4) – Several ranking female law enforcement and judicial leaders were honored Wednesday at the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum in Overtown. Read more About the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse MuseumThe only museum of its...
February 21, 2024 MIAMI (WSVN) – Two Miami Heat legends came together to help teach South Florida students about a precious piece of Miami’s Black history. Alonzo Mourning and Glen Rice met with students and mentors on Wednesday for a memorable field trip to the...
November 17, 2023 The Overtown community gathered on November 17, 2023 to honor the life and civic career of community leader Dr. Ira P. Davis. Watch the ceremony in its entirety here. About the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse MuseumThe only museum of its kind...
