About the Business
The Ritz Theatre & Museum was established in 1999 at the site of the former Ritz Theater in Jacksonville's La Villa neighbourhood. This area was famously known as the "Harlem of the South" during its peak years in the 1920s-1960s. The mission of the Ritz Theatre & Museum is to research, collect, and save the cultural and artistic heritage of African American life in Northeast Florida and the African Diaspora, and to present it for educational or entertaining purposes.
The museum offers visitors a chance to explore its collections and exhibits, which feature displays about the history and culture of the local African American community. There are also special events, workshops, and performances that aim to bring the community together and celebrate the history and culture of the area.
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- The Ritz Theatre and Museum was constructed on the site of the 1929 Ritz Theater movie house in Jacksonville's historic African American community of La Villa. During La Villa's height of activity in the 1920s-1960s, it was known as the "Harlem of the South." Building on the community's proud heritage, the Ritz is truly a special place where history's missing chapters are being restored, where talent is nurtured, and creativity is celebrated. It is a community gathering place where ideas are exchanged, information is disseminated, and a roadmap for the future is developed. Whether visiting the museum, attending a concert, viewing a film or listening to a lecture, the Ritz has a unique energy that leaves you with a special feeling. There is always something going on, such as an exhibition, music or dance performance, or the dramatic arts inside the Ritz that will enthrall, educate and entertain.
- (904) 807-2010
- 829 N Davis St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
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