Special Exhibit: Carrabelle’s Black Pioneers & Notables

Wed., February 5 through Sun., March 2

This special exhibit recognizes the remarkable achievements of several notable Black individuals with ties to Carrabelle. 

This exhibition offers an inspiring journey into the lives of just a few of the extraordinary individuals who exemplify the resilience and talent of Carrabelle’s Black community.

John C. Robinson, the “Brown Condor” and “Father of the Tuskegee Airmen,” overcame significant barriers to pioneer aviation achievements and contribute to Ethiopia’s resistance against Mussolini’s forces. 

John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil, a celebrated Negro Leagues baseball star, became Major League Baseball’s first Black scout and coach, co-founding the Negro League Baseball Museum and earning the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The exhibit also shares the story of Abraham Allen, one of Carrabelle’s original founders, who laid a foundation for progress, while his daughter, Laura “Aunt Laura” Wiggins, became a cherished midwife, delivering babies and providing care for the community. The legacy continues with Aunt Laura’s granddaughter, Classie Lowery, known as the “Mother of the Hill,” who raised and educated 26 children while dedicating herself to faith and community service.

The exhibit also honors the broader contributions of Carrabelle’s Black community, highlighting their vital roles in shaping the town’s early history and culture. Visitors are invited to celebrate these remarkable lives and achievements.

 


This exhibit is sponsored by C-Quarters Marina, Duke Energy, Shaun Donahoe Realty, and funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

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