Florida Legacy Communities: Preserving & Celebrating Black History
Presentation Outline
Setting the Stage Activities
Key Considerations and Resources
Questions and Answers
Our Team
Tatiana M. Daguillard Beverly Nash
Dennis Smith
Professor FSU, AICP
Project Manager, Blueprint
Intergovernmental Agency
Executive Director, LCNF INC.
Billie Ventimiglia
Researcher FSU, MSP
What are Legacy Communities?
Jackson County
North Star Legacy
Communities: A Florida Treasure
Our Projects
Gadsden County
North Star Legacy
Communities: Gadsden County Heritage
Leon County
Smokey Hollow
Commemoration at Cascades Park, Blueprint IA
Our Current Work
Story Map Website
History & Culture Trail at FAMU Way
Tallahassee, Florida
History & Culture Trail at FAMU Way
Tallahassee, Florida
Exercise 1: "Forgotten" History
Exercise 1: "Forgotten" History
La Villa Fort Mose
Exercise 2: Memory Map
Use the space below to draw your hometown (can be anywhere you spent a lot of time). Note primary landmarks, where your home would be located, and key points of interest like schools, places of worship, civic/cultural attractions, and businesses.
Exercise 2: Memory Map
Use the space below to draw your hometown (can be anywhere you spent a lot of time). Note primary landmarks, where your home would be located, and key points of interest like schools, places of worship, civic/cultural attractions, and businesses.
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Memory Mapping
• Memory is imperfect, everyone has a different memory and might prioritize different places.
• Noticing patterns helps us understand important assets.
• This was an important exercise in our project as opposed to drawing strict boundaries.
Exercise 3: "Lost" Places
Use this space to record places or experiences you remember from your youth that no longer exist in your community. What happened to these places and experiences? Is there a formal record?
Exercise 3: "Lost" Places
Use this space to record places or experiences you remember from your youth that no longer exist in your community. What happened to these places and experiences? Is there a formal record?
Use this space to record places or experiences you remember from your youth that no longer exist in your community. What happened to these places and experiences? Is there a formal record?
Hollywood Music Store Richmond Hotel
Key Takeaways
• Not all “history” has been recognized equally.
• Time passes, memories fade, conditions change and history can be lost.
• Cultural significance is economic significance.
• Cultural sensitivity is critical.
• Participatory planning is vital for projects like these.
• Ensure local ownership of and engagement with programs and products when possible.
Partner Resources
Contact Dennis Smith Djsmith3@fsu.edu Billie Ventimiglia BVentimiglia@fsu.edu Tatiana M. Daguillard tatiana.daguillard @blueprintia.org
Questions
