“Carver High School” – through December 2010

A comprehensive and nostalgic exhibit on Delray Beach’s historically black school – Carver High School – features contributions of photos, yearbooks, report cards and trophies from former students, including Mrs. Vera Farrington, founder of EPOCH (Expanding & Preserving Our Cultural Heritage) Inc., which owns the museum; retired Col. William Condry of Delray Beach, who sits on the board of EPOCH; Walter Wade, former Athletic Director for the Atlanta school system and Raymond “Yank” McDougal, retired head football coach and golf coach at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina. Many Carver alumni have gone on to have successful careers in medicine, dentistry, education, the clergy and the military.  “It’s a special honor to be able to construct an exhibit made up from the history of Delray Beach’s graduates,” said museum curator Brandy Brownlee. “Every person has a story – no matter how great or humble – and the Spady is proud to be able to recognize the many terrific stories coming out of Carver High School. We welcome the public to visit and witness another side of Delray life.”

 

“Milestone Memories” – New Exhibit! – through December 2010

The history of Florida’s African-American schools embraces decades of contrasting experiences. Limited resources were counterbalanced by eager volunteers and the out-stretched hands of strangers. Segregationist policies – born in the tradition of slavery and ignorance – were offset by the enlightened leadership of dedicated educators. The Milestones Memories Project, on display at the Spady Museum through December 2010, examines the legacy of African-American schools from all perspectives. The museum staff invites visitors to learn about the things that were wrong with a segregated system and the things that transcended its limitations.

 

Starting September 30 through November 20, Thursdays at 3 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m., the Spady Museum will show the accompanying Milestone Memories DVD, which brings the exhibit to life. For those wishing to take a piece of history home or share it with a classroom, DVDs can be ordered from John G. Riley House for $25 each.

 

 

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