BREAKING NEWS
A Replica of The Moores' Home Keeps History Alive
Their house in Mims was bombed by KKK in 1951. A replica aims to keep the civil rights history alive
On Christmas night in 1951, on the couple's 25th wedding anniversary, members of the KKK planted a bomb under the home of Harry and Harriette Moore's home, directly below their bedroom. They both died as a result. Harry's mother and the couple's oldest daughter were asleep in their beds the night the house was bombed, but they survived.
Today, a replica of their home aims to keep the civil rights history alive. The museum invites thousands of guests from near and far to visit each year.
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The Moores Are Remembered In New Children's Book
'Freedom Never Dies': New children's book spells out life, activism of Harry and Harriette Moore
"Freedom Never Dies" is a powerful and inspiring children's book that tells the story of Harry and Harriette Moore, two civil rights activists who fought for justice and in the face of. Despite facing threats and violence, they never gave up on their mission to create a better world for all. This book is a must-read for children and adults alike, as it teaches important lessons about courage, perseverance, and the enduring power of hope.
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Tours are offered daily in the replica house and exhibition galleries and each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
GROUPS
Groups planning a visit to the museum may reserve private docent-led tours of the historic home, grounds, or galleries. Our trained staff docents can enhance your visit with additional knowledge of the life of the Moores. Guided tours are offered at flexible times during regular museum hours. Each tour is approximately 45 minutes. Reservations required at least one week in advance for all guided tours.
SELF-GUIDED AUDIO & MOBILE TOURS
Visitors are welcome to explore the Museum on their own. Soon self-guided audio tours — accessible from visitors' own cell phones though our mobile app —will be available in the historic replica home and in select rotating exhibitions.
Facility Tours
Volunteers help to make our facility a fun, educational, and affordable community resource. If you have some time to spare, a skill to share, or a smile that says you care, please consider volunteering with us.
We are equipped to handle a variety of functions. Please keep us in mind for event planning such as birthdays, weddings, organizational training, family reunions and other occasions!
Exhibitions and activities of the Moore Museum offer a vivid perspective of the historic lives of the Moores.
EVENTS
The 2nd Infantry Regiment U.S. Colored Troops Living History ProgramSat, May 242180 Freedom Ave, Mims, FL 32754, USA
"BEFORE JUNETEENTH" Florida's EmancipatioSat, Jun 142180 Freedom Ave, Mims, FL 32754, USA
Summer Academic Enrichment CampMon, Jul 08Titusville
The Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Complex Present: " What Really Happened To The Groveland Four" "Sat, Mar 022180 Freedom Ave, Mims, FL 32754, USA
North Brevard NAACP General Membership MeetingThu, Feb 08Titusville
Racial Healing: The Heart of Racial EqualityTue, Jan 16Central Brevard Library - Meeting Room 1
National Day Of Racial HealingTue, Jan 17Cocoa
ANNUAL MOORE GRAVESITE & MEMORIAL SERVICE 2022Sat, Dec 10LaGrange Cemetery & Moore Museum
Covid-19 Vaccine EventFri, Jun 182180 Freedom Ave, Mims, FL 32754, USA
FREEDOM 5K RUN/WALKSat, Mar 07Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Cultural
Thurgood by George Stevens, Jr.Sat, Feb 292180 Freedom Ave, Mims, FL 32754, USA
Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Complex Presents: Joan T. Mulholland “Freedom Rider”Sat, Feb 152180 Freedom Ave
ANNUAL MOORE GRAVESITE & MEMORIAL SERVICESat, Dec 14Lagrange Cemetery & Moore Museum
114TH MOORE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONSat, Nov 16Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Cultural
