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Spady House Still Stands: Spady Museum Kicks Off 100th

Anniversary Celebration Of Its Historical House

Supporters Plan House Parties, was originally commissioned as part of an exhibition at the explores how our society interacts with racism, colonialism,
Cornell Museum at Old School Square.
and other forms of suppression. Inside Outside will be on
Fundraisers For 2025/26 Spady family member Patti Spady Ross presented the display through January 6, 2025.
museum with an award given to Solomon D. Spady by “The Spady Museum welcomes businesses and patrons
Family members of the late Solomon D. Spady joined the FAMU in 1951. who are interested in its mission to learn more about new
audience at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum on Oct. 5, Also in attendance were Elizabeth Burrows, Spady sponsorship opportunities for the 100th anniversary,”
as the museum kicked off its 2024/25 season with a preview Museum Board Chair; Debby Coles-Dobay of Art Moves You; said Museum Executive Director Charlene Farrington.
of the 100th anniversary celebration of The Spady House. Marusca Gatto of the Delray Beach Downtown Development Learn how to become a part of the celebration at www.
Built in 1926, the historical home of Spady, a local Authority; Dave Lawrence, president/CEO of the Palm Beach spadymuseum.com.
educator and civil rights leader, now houses the museum’s County Cultural Council; Stephanie Immelman of the Delray About The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum
exhibits, archives and administrative offices. To raise funds Beach Chamber of Commerce; and Carolyn Patton and Price The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum was established
for another 100 years of programs, museum leadership Patton of the Delray Beach Preservation Trust. in July 2001 by the nonprofit organization, Expanding And
invited supporters to help it raise $100,000 or more during Founding supporters of the museum’s 100th anniversary Preserving Our Cultural Heritage, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Florida
2025 and 2026. celebration have committed to hosting House Parties to organization. Located in the 1926 former home of educator
On Oct. 5, the museum welcomed Spady family bring more supporters and friends to planned fundraising Solomon D. Spady, the museum preserves and shares local
members, special guests and participants of the Delray Beach efforts. Called Society 1926, the founding supporters include Black history with Delray Beach Black archives, exhibits,
Chamber of Commerce’s “Do Good Delray” initiative to an Immelman, Larry Rosensweig, Nora Rosensweig, Bob bus tours, walking tours, commemorative events and youth
unveiling of a portrait of Spady, which will be added to the Hayes, Susan Hayes, Steve Martel and Lori Martel. mentoring. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday;
galleries. Portrait artist Serge Strosberg gave the audience Currently on display is Inside Outside, a solo, abstract, all other hours are by appointment. For more information call
a peek behind the scenes of creating the portrait, which multimedia exhibition by conceptual artist Yves Gabriel that (561) 279-8883 or visit our website www.spadymuseum.com.

The Fifth Annual from page 2 Tickets are $300 per person until Saturday, Dec. 31; and Sponsorships are available at many levels. For more
$350 per person thereafter. To purchase tickets, visit www. information, contact Esther Swann at eswann@fau.edu or
Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies; Global Studies; fau.edu/artsandletters/cast-party/ or contact Daniela Andrade (561) 297-4667. For more information about the CAST Party,
Jewish Studies; among others. at (561) 297-2337. visit www.fau.edu/artsandletters/cast-party/.

CAST Party will feature The Great American Songbook performances by FAU students. Photos courtesy of FAU.

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