Exhibitions
Legacies of strength of character tell the story of people determined to overcome hardships, disasters and other setbacks, to heights of triumph and spectacular achievements – past, present, and future. Our exhibits tell the Black and African American Experiences through words, photographs, artifacts, and activities for adults and children of all ages. Current and Future Events are Blue (*). Past exhibitions are Bronze. Select an exhibit's photo to learn more.
2026 African American Culture Exhibition
Highlands County, Sebring , Florida - A Century of Black History Commemorations - "Sankofa"
Curated Junctions, the 2026, A Century of Black History Commemorations – "SANKOFA" will be an interactive, visual and oral exhibit, showcasing the principles of Sankofa.
Sankofa translates to, “it is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind.” Today, it is more simply interpreted as “go back and get it,” encouraging us to learn from the past to build stronger futures. (ASALH)
Planned exhibits include artisan displays, family portraits, children's activities, city histories, health and wellness presentations, musical performances, oral histories and student scholarly competitions.
2025 African American Culture Exhibition
Highlands County, Sebring, Florida - “African Americans and Labor – Cornerstones and Pillars”
Curated by Junctions, the 2025 Lakeshore Mall exhibit, showcased visual and oral collections highlighting national, Highlands County’s past and present African American entrepreneurs, labor contributors, and supporters.
Exhibit features included Guest Speakers, Entrepreneur and Labor Photographic Profiles, Literature and Artisan Displays, Oral History Video and more.
The exhibit was intentional in encouraging broad reflections on intersections between African American’s work and their workplaces in all their iterations and key moments. (ASALH)
2024 Sebring, Florida Pioneer Daze Display
Highlands County, Sebring, Florida - School for the Colored - "E.O. Douglas School"
On September 19, 1927, dedication services were held in the school's auditorium and the Negro school was named, E. O. Douglas, after Mr. E. O. Douglas, a former school trustee and one-time president of the First National Bank of Sebring.
The 1941 - 1942 school year was the first year a high school for Negro children was available in Highlands County. E. O. Douglas now included grades 1 - 12.
Junctions' display included photos, video narratives, and video of the 2012 School Marker Dedication Ceremony.
2024 African American Culture Exhibition
Highlands County, Sebring, Florida - African Americans and the Arts – "Visual Reflections - Preserving History and Community”
Curated by Junctions, the 2024 Lakeshore Mall exhibit featured artifacts, artwork and clothing presentations, literature from African Americans. The exhibit showcased the varied history and life of African American arts and artisans. (ASALH)
2023 Sebring, Florida Pioneer Daze Display
Highlands County, Sebring, Florida - Washington Heights, Precinct 2A, “The Colored Section” - Sebring, Florida
History about "The Colored Quarters" in Sebring, Florida.
The Seventh Addition to the City of Sebring, Washington Heights, Sebring, Florida. Junctions' display included photos and video narratives.
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