Hear about Orlando’s rich African American Heritage through the story of Dr. William Monroe Wells, one of the city’s first Black doctors. As a doctor, Dr. Wells was a strong advocate for his patient’s wellbeing and helped deliver over 5,000 babies in the community. He often provided free healthcare for low-income black families. During the segregation era, Dr. Wells built the South Street casino and hotel to provide facilities and recreation for the African American community in a time where accommodations were not available to them in other areas of Central Florida.
The event will be February 8, 12pm-1pm
Zoom
https://ucfmed.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtde6oqjkiE9d6Za2m0VX17szmjhDrmkID
You can also sign up for an in-person experience at the Wells’Built Museum on Feb. 22, 24 or 26 to learn more about Dr. Wells, see memorabilia of Orlando’s African-American community and displays on the Civil Rights movement, in addition to African art and artifacts. Please use this link to sign up -- space is limited.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wellsbuilt-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture-tickets-137475213063
This museum is located in the center of Orlando’s Parramore district at 511 W. South Street, Orlando, 32805. On February 4, 2000, the museum was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Please note that the museum has adjusted their hours to 9am-5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
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