organized, initially, in 2010, to erect a public memorial in honor of the Black Educators of Frederick Douglass School from 1871 – 1965 who shared their diverse cultural backgrounds with their students. This is still its primary goal. However, the Memorial Project has come now to be seen as a catalyst to engender pride and to provoke opportunities for the Key West community, especially for the rem
aining members of Bahama Village and surrounding areas, and those descendants who live in other cities in Florida, states, and countries. It is invested, as well, in preserving the indigenous culture and traditions of the African/Bahamian/Cuban American heritage and in serving as a model for programs for children & youth, for families, and the elderly that create opportunities for more cooperation, communication, and collaboration among the members of the community. THE PROGRAMS OF THE PROJECT
The Ellen W. Sanchez Center for the Preservation of Indigenous Culture of Bahama Village
Museum for Historical and Cultural Archives (Written & Digital)
Host for Community Conversations on Questions That Matter
Office for Coordination of Educational, Cultural, & Historical Events
Community Branch Library
Community Children’s Learning & Memorial Garden
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The Programs for Children and Youth
***Spring Camp: “Places, Spaces, and Me” (ART and the Environment)
Grades 1 - 6
***Summer Camp: “Places, Spaces, and Me” (Culture, Diversity, Peace & Justice) Grades 1 - 6
+Academic Tutorial Program – Grades 1 - 5
Academic Tutorial Program – Grades 6 – 8
Career Mentoring/Training for Middle Aged Children – Grades 5 - 8
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The Programs for Elders
*Sacred Circle of Elders
*Telling Our Stories: An Elder’s View
*The Photo Gallery of Elders
*Elders Honoring Event
**The Rose S. Lopez Compassionate Heart Award for Community Outreach
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The Programs for Families
**The Venora P. Mingo Family Festival of Reading
DOORWAYS - A World Beyond: Film, Photography, Travel
**The Nook Book Reading Club (This program is inactive at this time.)
+Programs implemented by Frederick Douglass Community Center
*Programs implemented 2011.
**Programs implemented 2012.
***Programs implemented 2013
