LYNN HAVEN, FL — The City of Lynn Haven is proud to announce a series of events in celebration of Black History Month. These events aim to celebrate the rich cultural contributions of the African American community. Banners are currently displayed throughout Sharon Sheffield Park to highlight prominent local and national black leaders who have influenced our nation and the local community.
The official birth of Black History Month activities in Lynn Haven began in 2017, when longtime resident and the former late Commissioner Leon Miller put a request before the city commission to host a Black History program. Since then, the city has grown its activities throughout the month of February.
To kick off Black History Month, the city is hosting a traveling exhibit called “Florida’s Got the Blues”. It will on display beginning February 10th from 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM in the Walter T. Kelley Chambers in City Hall, located at 825 Ohio Avenue. Afterwards, the exhibit will remain on display weekdays from 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM through February 18th. Tuesday, February 18th will also be the closing finale and reception of the exhibit and feature a performance by The Reverend Shawn Amos from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Amos, whose family owned and operated Famous Amos Cookie Company, is now “famous” as an American blues singer, harmonica player, songwriter, author, record producer and storyteller of the blues. Amos will perform experts of blues songs along with storytelling. This event is free and open to the public.
Additional events include:
• February 20 @ 9:00AM – 1:00PM – Lynn Haven Community Health Fair. Designed to encourage healthy lifestyles and make connections between attendees and health resources through local healthcare vendors. Held at the Senior Activity Club.
• February 25 @ 4:30PM – Art Showcase. Local students’ artwork will be displayed in the Walter T. Kelley Chambers all week. Awards will be presented during the showcase.
• February 28 @ 5 – 7:00PM – Art in the Chambers. Join local artist Brianna Bennett for a free painting class in the Walter T. Kelley Chambers. The event is limited to the first 75 registered attendees, and for ages 14 and older. All materials will be provided. Register for the class at www.cityoflynnhaven.com/art.
• February 1-28 – Social Media Trivia. Follow the City of Lynn Haven’s Facebook page during February and be the first to correctly answer trivia questions in the comment section for a chance to win a prize.
For any questions on the upcoming Black History Month events please contact the Marketing & Communications Department at communications@cityoflynnhaven.com, or visit www.cityoflynnhaven.com.