08/07/2026
A historic building isn’t truly preserved until the community walks back through its doors. For years, the Historic Lyric Theater stood as a reminder of what once was. Today, it’s once again filled with music, laughter, celebrations, and the people who have always called Overtown home.
As Kamilla Pritchett, President & CEO of the Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, shares, one of the most meaningful moments isn’t simply restoring a historic landmark—it’s watching longtime Overtown residents become part of its next chapter.
That’s what preservation looks like.
Not just protecting buildings.
But creating spaces where history continues to live, where new memories are made, and where the community sees itself reflected.
Because preserving history isn’t about standing still.
It’s about making sure our stories continue. 🧡 Historic preservation is most powerful when the people who built the legacy are still part of its future.
