L. B. Brown House Museum

The L.B. Brown House Museum in Bartow, Florida, is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Lawrence Bernard Brown, a remarkable community leader and successful businessman who rose from the challenges of enslavement and limited education. Built in 1892, this historic home showcases nine rooms of Victorian ornamentation and stands as a monument to his achievements as a self-taught master carpenter.

Recognized as a Great Floridian by the Florida Department of State and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the L.B. Brown House is a significant cultural landmark. It is also featured as an exhibit in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, highlighting its unique place in history as one of the few remaining homes built and owned by a former slave in Florida.

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