Pensacola Bay area Multicultural Guide 2015

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1 Pensacola Bay Area Multicultural Guide 2015

2 Welcome If you seek a destination that offers the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure, look no further than our sugarwhite shores. Here in the Pensacola Bay Area, we really do have something for everyone. You can lounge on our crystalline beaches, or soar high above them. You can wade in our emerald green waters, or dive to their depths to explore our extensive sunken treasures. Enjoy the thriving nightlife scene on Palafox Street in the heart of downtown Pensacola, or enjoy a quiet cup of coffee while overlooking one of the 10 Great Streets in America, as named by the American Planning Association. You choose your pace. You choose your adventure. Being the oldest European settlement in the country, we have more than 450 years of fascinating history to explore. The beautiful and vibrant Pensacola Bay Area of today was shaped by the many cultures that have left their special mark on this community. You can see it in our architecture, taste it in our cuisine, and even see it in the faces of the people who make this area so uniquely wonderful. We invite you to experience this cultural gem for yourself, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Sincerely, Steve Hayes President Visit Pensacola Contents Welcome Pensacola: A Cultural Jewel Area Maps Pensacola Area Overview Belmont/DeVilliers & Downtown Pensacola Beaches Century Our Great Outdoors Downtown Our Beaches Activities Visit Pensacola Board of Directors Collier Merrill - Chairman Robin Reshard - Vice Chairwoman Lt. Gen. Duane Thiessen - Secretary Tosh Belsinger - Treasurer Brian Hooper Dr. Brendan Kelly Richard Lamar Christy Manderson Ray Palmer Ajit Patel J.T. Young 2 visitpensacola.com (800)

3 A Cultural Jewel Native American When you visit Pensacola, you will find yourself immersed in a vibrant multicultural atmosphere that you will never forget. Plan your trip around one of our many cultural festivals or come anytime during the year. No matter when you visit, you can experience the rich multicultural heritage of Pensacola through our museums, cultural centers, historic buildings and neighborhoods, arts and crafts, and the tantalizing flavors of our international cuisine. This guide will take you down a winding path of Pensacola culture that will illustrate our history, starting with settlement by the Spanish, the cultural influence of the people who journeyed here, the neighborhoods that were shaped by immigrants, and the festivals, museums, cultural centers and cuisine that exemplify these invaluable contributions. We invite you to use these pages to inspire you to celebrate the cultures of Pensacola. Make your first stop the Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center, where you ll see cultural archives, exhibits, and anecdotes told by local storytellers and keepers of the rich culture of Pensacola. The Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center (See MAP 17:25) The center highlights Pensacola s diverse cultural history and heritage through exhibits and recording stations for people to share their stories. It is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 117 East Government Street Pensacola, FL (850) visitorinformation.cfm 4 visitpensacola.com The first known people to live in this area were Native Americans called the Panzacola or Pensacola. They were a well-established tribe that had lived in parts of Florida and eastern Alabama for hundreds of years. The Pensacola, who would be assimilated into other groups by the mid-18th century, traded with Creek people, Native Americans who regularly journeyed to Pensacola from what is now southern Alabama and Georgia. The Creek also hunted and fished in the region. Today, the annual Creek Indian Celebration Pow-Wow features native dances and traditional foods and reenacts the Florida Trail of Tears from the 19th century, when the U.S. Army forced Creeks and other southeastern American Indians to move west. The most famous Native American to spend time in the Pensacola Bay area was Geronimo, a proud and fierce Chiricahua Apache leader who was captured in 1886 and held in Florida. Business leaders in Pensacola petitioned the government to have Geronimo sent to Fort Pickens, where he became a tourist attraction and saw an average of 20 visitors a day. Poarch Band of Creek Indians (See MAP 20) Annual Creek Pow Wow Experience the native dances, traditional foods and reenactment of the 19th century Florida Trail of Tears to Oklahoma Indian Territory 5811 Jack Springs Road Atmore, AL (251) The Perdido Key Tribe Native Paths Cultural Heritage and Resource Center (See Map 15:2) The center serves as tribal headquarters, a library and media center, an art gallery full of Creek artifact exhibits and nature preserve for outdoor recreational activities Beloved Path Pensacola, FL (800)

4 Hispanic The Hispanic contribution to Pensacola is rooted in the 1500s, when Spain sent slaves and workmen to protect the Pensacola Bay. The first Spanish settlement in Pensacola was established in Pensacola s history was primarily Spanish for more than 200 years before its rule changed hands multiple times. Many of the city s streets honor its Spanish heritage, including Cervantes, Tarragona, Zaragoza and Palafox. Experience early Spanish history at Fort Barrancas, which was built upon the former location of the Presidio Santa Maria de Galve, the first permanent settlement in northwestern Florida. Many other Hispanic citizens also emigrated from Latin America and raised generations of families. Fiesta of Five Flags (See MAP 16-17) A festival spotlighting Pensacola s heritage under the five different flags that have flown over the city. Our Spanish, French, British, Confederate and American history is celebrated through events, including a downtown parade, boat parade on Pensacola Bay, sand sculpture contest and reenactments of historical events which resulted in the first settlement of the City of Pensacola West Intendencia Street Pensacola, FL (850) T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum (See MAP 17:22) This museum preserves Pensacola s history of its first European settlements. It is full of historic artifacts and American and West Florida history, and features a children s hands-on exhibit. 330 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL (850) Plaza de Luna Park (See MAP 17:20) Named in honor of Don Tristan de Luna, who established Pensacola in 1559 as the first European settlement in the United States. 900 South Palafox Place Pensacola, FL Lighthouse Pensacola and Museum (See MAP 14:1) Soon after the United States took control of Florida from Spain in 1821, the federal government, recognizing the importance of Pensacola s harbor, moved to establish both a naval yard and lighthouse there. Climb up the 177 steps of the historic Pensacola Lighthouse & Museum, built in 1859, for one of the most beautiful views on the Gulf Coast Radford Boulevard Naval Air Station Pensacola (850) Advanced Redoubt of Fort Barrancas (See MAP 14:1) The half-mile Trench Trail connects the Advanced Redoubt to the Fort Barrancas Visitor Center open daily from November through February 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and March through October 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Off Taylor Road Naval Air Station Pensacola (850) Walk in the Footsteps of Royalty (See MAP 16-17) In 2009, King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain visited Pensacola and its many historical landmarks in celebration of Pensacola s 450th anniversary. (Fort George, Plaza de Luna, Plaza Ferdinand, T.T. Wentworth, Jr., Florida State Museum, Historic Pensacola Village and the National Naval Aviation Museum.) African-American Early in the Spanish occupation of Pensacola Bay, African-Americans became part of the beginnings of the City of Pensacola as slaves who worked to build the original community. Today, neighborhoods, museums, cuisine, music, and celebrations reflect the many contributions and rich cultural influences by African-Americans over 450 years. African American Heritage Society (See MAP 17:26) Celebrates African-American contributions to American life. 200 East Church Street Pensacola, FL (850) Julee Cottage Museum (See MAP 17:28) Once owned by Julee Panton, a free woman of color who helped purchase the freedom of black slaves. 210 East Zaragoza Street Pensacola, FL (850) open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday St. Michael s Creole Benevolent Association Meeting Hall (Landmark) (See MAP 17:31) A late 1800s gathering place for Pensacola Creoles, who were descendents of African, Indian, French and Spanish settlers. 416 E. Government Street Pensacola, FL Blue Dot Barbecue (See MAP 16:7) For three generations, this one-of-a-kind, African-American-owned restaurant has drawn people of all ethnicities. The Blue Dot is known for its melt-in-yourmouth hamburgers, as well as rib sandwiches. 310 North Devilliers Street Pensacola, FL (850) Five Sisters Blues Cafe (See MAP 16:6) Five Sisters Blues Cafe is the latest tenant in the historic Belmont-Devilliers Building. The most famous resident was Gussie s Record and Variety shop, which also hosted WBOP Radio, the first news radio station that played gospel music and R&B. Five Sisters Blues Cafe serves Creole- and Caribbean-influenced southern soul food and plays live blues music. 421 W. Belmont Street Pensacola, FL (850) Historic John the Baptist Church (See MAP 17:33) The first black church in Pensacola, founded in N. 10th Avenue Pensacola, FL (850) visitpensacola.com (800)

5 Old Christ Church Founded 1832 St. Joseph s Catholic Church Founded 1891 Historic John the Baptist Church Founded 1847 St. Joseph s Catholic Church (See MAP 16:18) Created in 1891 for the exclusive use of Creoles and blacks in Pensacola. 140 West Government Street Pensacola, FL (850) St. Cyprian s Episcopal Church (See MAP 16:3) A historical African-American mission church through the sponsorship of Christ Church. 500 North Reus Street Pensacola, FL (850) Talbot Chapel AME Zion Church (See MAP 16:2) Founded in 1880, the original building was destroyed by fire. The present building, constructed in 1918, houses one of Pensacola s first pipe organs. 425 North Reus Street Pensacola, FL (850) Allen Chapel AME Church (See MAP 17:11) Organized in 1866 by Henry Call, who began the AME denomination in Florida. 500 North Guillemard Street, Pensacola, FL (850) H&O Restaurant (See MAP 17:34) Serving as a focal point for the black community since the 1930s - before integration. H&O became an informal place for the African-American community to gather and organize during the Civil Rights era and has been visited and patronized by many local and national celebrities and politicos, such as Rosa Parks and Don King. 301 E. Gonzalez Street Pensacola, FL (850) Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza (See MAP 17:14) A memorial park along the North Palafox Street median between Chase and Gregory Street. Chappie James Memorial Gardens (See MAP 17:35) Birthplace of the nation s first black four-star general. Soon to be a museum Martin Luther King Boulevard General Daniel Chappie James Jr. Rosamond Johnson Jr. Rosamond Johnson Beach (See MAP 19:4) A pristine stretch of beach named for Rosamand Johnson Jr., a black Pensacolian who during the Korean War received the Purple Heart for carrying two wounded soldiers to safety. He was returning for the third when he was fatally wounded. His courageous sacrifice is honored each year on Rosamond Johnson Day, observed on the first Saturday in May Johnson Beach Road Perdido Key (850) Fort Pickens (See MAP 18:1) The U.S. Army rented slaves to build this 19th century fort. During the Civil War, African-American troops occupied Fort Pickens while Confederate troops held Fort Barrancas on the mainland Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL (850) Alger-Sullivan Historical Society (See MAP 20:1) Learn about the rich African-American history of Teaspoon and the old sawmill town at the community museum in Houston Jones Historical Park th Street Century, FL (850) or DeVilliers Cultural Heritage e-museum (See MAP 16:4) Dedicated to promoting and preserving the rich cultural history of the Belmont DeVilliers Community and the Pensacola Region; utilizing the arts to tell its story to our visitors. The e-museum is an experience that preserves its past and educates future generations about its culture and heritage. Dwarf Chicken Stand (See MAP 16:5) The Dwarf has served its popular fried chicken since 1963, with late-night weekend hours. After Hurricane Ivan destroyed the dwarf-sized building, it reopened on Massachusetts Avenue in In 2013 the Dwarf Chicken Stand returned home to its Belmont-DeVilliers roots and is now flourishing once again. 407 DeVilliers Street Pensacola, FL (850) visitpensacola.com (800)

6 French The French controlled Pensacola for only a short time, in the early 1700s, but their presence has remained, in part due to the French influence in nearby Louisiana. Pensacola was actually one of the first cities in the country to celebrate Mardi Gras! A Pensacola Bay Area Mardi Gras begins in January, featuring vibrant parades, celebrations, and cook-offs, reaching its height the week before Fat Tuesday. Pensacola s Mardi Gras dates back to The annual parade is familyfriendly, a departure from many Mardi Gras celebrations. Celebrations are also at Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key. The festivities end each year with the Fat Tuesday Priscus Celebration downtown. Pensacola Mardi Gras Celebration Dating back to the 1800s, Pensacola s family-style celebration includes cook-offs, elaborate parades and pageantry for a week preceding Fat Tuesday. 124 E. Wright Street, Pensacola, FL ( 850) Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Celebration Merriment abounds amidst the carefree island residents. Pensacola Beach plays host to Mardi Gras events including the Krewe of Wrecks Beach Parade, the Mardi Gras Kid and Kritter Krawl, and the Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade. Pensacola Beach Perdido Key Mardi Gras Celebration During Mardi Gras, Perdido Key hosts the Mardi Gras Boat Parade Flotilla and the Perdido Key Mardi Gras Festival Perdido Key Dr., Pensacola, FL (850) visitpensacola.com Greek Greek immigrants first came to Pensacola as seamen on sailing vessels in the mid- to late-1800s. Some crewmen stayed and became fishermen. Immigration continued, with new citizens running grocery stores, fruit markets, restaurants, and other small businesses. Each year, the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Pensacola gives the entire community the opportunity to celebrate Greek heritage, culture, and faith at the Greek Festival. One of the city s major festivals, the event lasts three days and features live music, authentic Greek cuisine, crafts, and folk dancing. Pensacola Greek Festival (See Map 15:3) The three-day cultural event provides an opportunity for the Pensacola Greeks to share their heritage, culture and faith with the local community West Garden Street Pensacola, FL (850) Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (See Map 15:3) The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Christian Church has served the greater Pensacola area for 100 years West Garden Street Pensacola, FL (850) ) (800)

7 Scottish Members of the Pensacola Scottish Rite celebrate their culture at their annual Scottish Festival. First United Methodist Church (See MAP 16:13) First United Methodist Church was organized in The current church was built in 1908 and is located at Palafox and Garden streets. Among its other facilities is the Governor Perry Home, which houses meeting rooms, classrooms and displays. 6 East Wright Street Pensacola, FL (850) Scottish Festival Enjoy traditional food, entertaining highland games and bagpipe bands. Pace Presbyterian Highland Games Pace, FL (850) Creole Pensacola s Creole population, formed by people of African, Indian, French and Spanish descent, became part of the fabric of the city s culture, in such areas as cuisine, music and entertainment. Crawfish Festival (See MAP 17:30) Enjoy live music, straight and spicy Creole fare, crawfish po boys and 16,000 pounds of boiled crawfish. (850) St. Michael s Creole Benevolent (See MAP 17:31) Association Meeting Hall (Landmark) A late 1800s gathering place for Pensacola Creoles, who were descendants of African, Native American, French and Spanish settlers. 416 East Government Street Pensacola, FL St. Joseph s Catholic Church (See MAP 16:18) Created in 1891 for the exclusive use of Creoles and blacks in Pensacola. 140 West Government Street Pensacola, FL (850) Irish Inititally, the Irish became part of Pensacola by fighting for the Spanish army. The Regiment of Hibernia, formed in 1710, was composed primarily of Irish expatriates who fled from oppression in Ireland. St. Patrick s Day is celebrated with a variety of events, both adult parties and family-friendly activities. Perhaps best known is the McGuire s St. Patrick s Day run, a 5K race that starts and ends at McGuire s Irish Pub & Brewery. With more than 50,000 participants, it is the nation s largest 5K prediction run. McGuire s St. Patrick s Day 5K Run (See Map 15:6) 600 E. Gregory Street Pensacola, FL (850) McGuire s Irish Pub (See Map 15:6) Singing lively Irish folk music until everyone know the words (those who don t kiss the moose) is the order of the day. 600 E. Gregory Street Pensacola, FL (850) Italian Italian immigrants, as well as those from Greece, Germany, and Ireland, came to Pensacola many generations ago to fish and work along the wharf. Many lived in neighborhoods that were among the most diverse in the city. Each fall, the Sons of Italy Buona Fortuna Lodge hosts Festa Italiana, which features entertainment, vendors, dancing and authentic Italian food. Festa Italiana Festival hosted by the Order Sons of Italy in America. 140 West Government St. Pensacola, FL (850) Asian Immigrants from Southeast Asia have populated Pensacola for many generations, creating a rich history of Asian fish markets that make Pensacola a destination for the finest in fresh fish. Florida s coast produces more than 80 types of seafood, leaving a good bounty for Asian fishermen who have honed their skills for generations. The Filipino-American Association of Pensacola, Inc. The Filipino-American Association of Pensacola, Inc. was founded in West Oakfield Road Pensacola, FL (850) Japanese Japanese culture is rich in Pensacola. The University of West Florida s Japan Center hosts year-round exhibitions and cultural and educational events. The Center s mission is to strengthen ties between the United States and Japan. Pensacola has a sister city in Gero, Japan. Pensacola also has sister cities in Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Chimbote, Peru; Miraflores, Peru; Chimbote, Peru; Escazu, Costa Rica; and Horlivka, Ukraine. Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida The Society s mission is to work toward fostering and promoting stronger ties of friendship and understanding between the United States and Japan. (850) jasnwfl.org UWF Japan Center (See Map 15:7) The Japan Center operates the activities of the Florida-Japan Linkage Institute, the Jikei-American Center, the UWF Japan House and the Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida. University of West Florida University Parkway Pensacola, FL (850) Japan House (See Map 15:7) This building has an authentic tatami room and a Japanese tea room, as well as a Japanese viewing garden. University of West Florida University Parkway Pensacola, FL (850) japanhouse 12 visitpensacola.com (800)

8 1 Lighthouse Pensacola and Museum and Advanced Redoubt of Fort Barrancas 2 The Perdido Key Tribe Native Paths Cultural Heritage and Resource Center 3 Pensacola Greek Festival and Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 4 St. John s Historic Cemetery 5 Magnolia Cemetery 6 McGuire s St. Patrick s Day 5K Run and McGuire s Irish Pub 7 Japan Center/Japan House at the University of West Florida CALL-OUT MAPS Belmont DeVilliers Historic Downtown Pensacola visitpensacola.com Beaches (Pensacola, Perdido & Johnson) & 19 Century, FL (800)

9 W Lakeview St N Palafox St N Tarragona St Alcaniz St S Florida Blanca St Belmont DeVilliers W Avery St W Mallory St W Lakeview St Historic Downtown Pensacola W Avery St E Avery St E Lakeview St ey St t e St St ossa St St N J St W Wright St regoryst S G St W La Rua St W Belmont St N H St 1 A.M.E. Zion Church Cemetery 2 Zion Talbot Chapel 3 St. Cyprian s Episcopal Church 4 Devilliers Cultural Heritage Museum 5 Dwarf Chicken Stand 6 Five Sisters Blues Cafe 7 Blue Dot Barbecue 8 Lee Square 9 Fort George N I St Cervantes St W Gadsden St W Jackson St W Government St S F St N G St N H St Barrancas Ave S E St N F St N G St S D St N E St N F St W Hillary St S C St W Belmont St N D St N E St S B St N C St W Romana St W Intendencia St N D St S A St N B St N C St S Clubbs St N A St N B St N Donelson St N A St S Coyle St S Coyle St S Coyle St N De Villiers St N De Villiers St S De Villiers St N Reus St N Reus St S Reus St N Barcelona St N Barcelona St S Spring St N Spring St N Spring St W Zaragossa St W Zaragossa St W Zaragoza St W Main St W Strong St W Innerarity St W Gonzalez St W De Soto St 10 First Baptist Church of Pensacola 11 Allen Chapel AME Church 12 Christ Episcopal Church 13 First United Methodist Church 14 Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza (Saturdays: Farmers Market) 15 St. Michael s Catholic Church 16 Saenger Theatre W Brainerd St 17 Old Escambia County Courthouse 18 St. Joseph s Catholic Church 19 Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park (Home of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos Double-A Team) 20 Plaza de Luna Park 21 Plaza Ferdinand VII W Garden St 22 T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum 23 Pensacola Children s Museum 24 Museum of Industry 25 Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Resource Center W Lloyd St 26 African-American Heritage Society 27 Old Christ Church 28 Julee Cottage Museum 29 Museum of Commerce 30 Seville Square 31 St. Michael s Creole Benevolent Association Meeting Hall (Landmark) 32 St. Michael s Cemetery 33 Historic John the Baptist Church 34 H&O Restaurant 35 Chappie James Memorial Gardens W Lee St W Moreno St W Blount St W Hillary St 5 6 W Mallory St E Mallory St W Moreno St E Moreno St W Blount St E Blount St W Lee St E Lee St W Lloyd St E Lloyd St W Brainerd St E Brainerd St W Gonzalez St E Gonzalez St W De Soto St E De Soto St W Strong St E Strong St W Cervantes St E Cervantes St Port Royal Way W Gadsden St W Jackson St W La Rua St W Belmont St W Wright St W Gregory St W Chase St S Baylen St N Baylen St S Baylen St W Main St W Cedar St N Palafox St Palafox Place Palafox Place S Palafox St W Intendencia St E Intendencia St W Government St W Government St E Government St Vince Whibbs Sr. Maritime Park Lexington Plz E Gregory St W Garden St E Garden St S Jefferson St S Jefferson St N Gullemard St E Main St S Brue St Commendencia St N Tarragona St S Tarragona St 110 W Romana St E Romana St E Romana St 17 De Luna Park S Barracks St Manresa St N Haynes St Calle De Santiago 27 Church St 28 Port of Pensacola S Adams St N Alcaniz St Mackey Ave 32 N Davis Hwy 31 Bayfront Pkwy N 6th Ave E Gadsden St E Jackson St E La Rua St E Wright St Santos St N 7th Ave E Belmont St Centros St Aragon St Cevallos St Crown CV N 8th Ave Gato Ave N 9th Ave S 9th Ave N 10th Ave N 10th Ave E Heinberg St De Leon St 33 E Salamanca St E Colfax St E Greg E Chase St 16 visitpensacola.com (800)

10 Perdido Key Dr Don Carlos Dr Fort Pickens Pensacola Beach Pensacola Bay 1 Fort Pickens Fort Pickens Road Gulf Island National Seashore 1 Fort Pickens 2 Fort Pickens Campgrounds Gulf of Mexico Fort Pickens Road 2 Fort Pickens Campgrounds 2 To Pensacola Beach Fort Pickens 1 Bob Sikes Fishing Pier South 2 Quietwater Beach Boardwalk 3 Casino Beach 4 Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier Le Starboard Dr Le Port Dr Sabine Dr Siguenza Dr Narvaez Dr Sabine Dr Fort Pickens Rd 1 Little Sabine Bay To Pensacola Pensacola Beach Blvd Santa Rosa Sound Fort Pickens Road 4 2 Fishing Bend Casino Beach Boardwalk 3 Via De Luna Dr Pensacola Beach To Fort Pickens Fort Pickens Rd Gulf of Mexico Perdido Key Johnson Beach 1 Big Lagoon State Park & Campground 2 Holiday Harbor Marina 3 Lost Key Golf Club 4 Johnson Beach 5 Perdido Key State Park 6 Perdido Key Visitors Center Ono Island, Alabama 6 5 River Dr Perdido Key Dr River Dr 2 River Dr Lost Key Dr River Dr 3 Lost Key Dr Perdido Key Beach Sandy Key Dr Perdido Key Dr To Pensacola Gongora Dr Sandy Key Dr Siguenza Dr Nautilus Cr Sailfish Ct Johnson Beach Rd Parasol Pl 1 Big Lagoon State Park and Campground Big Lagoon Johnson Beach 4 Fort McRae Rd Gu Natio Gulf of Mexico 18 visitpensacola.com (800)

11 Century Our Great Outdoors To I To Atmore, AL 4A 4A Century 29 Fro nt 2nd St St Rd To Pen s aco la E Pond 4 29 A settlement of free blacks known as Teaspoon later became Century, a small sawmill town. The Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company milled pine trees here for 60 years. Cemeteries of Pensacola Pensacola s cemeteries are highly regarded. They are the final resting places for government and civic leaders, decorated soldiers, business pioneers, and others. St. Michael s Cemetery (See MAP 17:30) St. Michael s Cemetery was first used in the 1700s and was officially designated as a cemetery in The cemetery was originally for Catholics, but all faiths are buried there. It is one of the few U.S. cemeteries where nobles and slaves are buried together. Among the notables residents is William Alexander Blount Sr., a well-respected lawyer, businessman, and community leader. St. John s Cemetery (See MAP 15:4) In 1876, St. John s Cemetery became the second public cemetery in Pensacola. It was open to those of all faiths and races with sections dedicated to each group. St. John s is in west Pensacola, comprising 26 acres. Buried here are Gov. Edward A. Perry and two Florida Supreme Court chief justices, Walker Anderson and Augustus E. Maxwell. Magnolia Cemetery (See MAP 15:5) A.M.E. Zion Church Cemetery (See MAP 16:1) The Magnolia Cemetery, an African-American cemetery, is an important part of the African-American community. The cemetery has 700 marked burial plots, with the earliest marker dating back to 1903 and the last recorded burial in This black cemetery was indexed by Eagle Scout Sam D. Cooke as an Eagle Scout Project for Troop 180 under the direction of Scoutmaster Willie H. Dean. No inscriptions were included. At that time, the cemetery held approximately 300 graves, the oldest for Matthew Faulk, who died on March 5, visitpensacola.com (800)

12 Downtown W Wright St 110 N Baylen St N Palafox St N Tarragona St E Gregory St W Gregory St W Chase St 1 Downtown Pensacola/Palafox Street Calle De Santiago Alcaniz St Manresa St S Tarragona St S Brue St 2 S Jefferson St Palafox Place S Baylen St W Romana St Palafox Market 1 E Garden St W Garden St E Romana St 3 Local cuisine E Intendencia St W Intendencia St S Adams St E Government St W Government St Julee Panton Cottage Museum E Main St W Main St Lexington Plz S Barracks St Commendencia St S Jefferson St Palafox Place S Baylen St W Cedar St Take in a show at the Saenger Theatre, a beautiful Spanish Baroque gem built in This grand theater hosts performances by our many talented citizens associated with the Pensacola Opera, Ballet Pensacola, the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and the Pensacola Children s Chorus. Before or after a show you can sample the tastes of the world at one of the many nearby and culturally diverse restaurants. From pizza and burgers to fine dining cuisine, Downtown Pensacola has something to offer everyone. Explore our locally owned shops, art galleries and bars on your way over to the Historic Pensacola Village, where you will find 27 properties on the National Historic Register, ranging from houses owned by the Spanish and French to one that was even owned by a free woman of color who purchased the freedom of fellow enslaved African-Americans. 6 Church St W Zaragossa St After reading about the many exceptional contributions these varied cultures have made to this beautiful community, see this melting pot for yourself in the heart of it all Downtown Pensacola. The perfect marriage of these cultures can be seen in the architecture, on street signs and even tasted in the delicious cuisine. Historic Pensacola Village 5 Downtown Pensacola is a living, breathing testament to the fact that, though these cultures have their differences, celebrating our unique characteristics side by side is what takes us from ordinary to extraordinary. Come to the Pensacola Bay Area. It s your time to shine. Port of Pensacola S Palafox St Pensacola Opera 3 Ballet Pensacola 3 Pensacola Museum of Art 4 De Luna Park Pensacola Bay 22 visitpensacola.com Pensacola Symphony Orchestra at the Saenger Theatre 3 Vinyl Music Hall 2 Seville Square 6 (800)

13 Beaches Beaches Perdido Key Bands on the Beach Pensacola Beach Pensacola Beach Pensacola Beach, named one of Trip Advisor s Top 25 Beaches in the U.S., is well-known for its white sand beaches and emeraldgreen waters. Explore the Footprints in the Sand Eco-Trail, fish on the Pensacola Beach Pier, eat fresh seafood, take a leisurely walk, or just sit back in the sun and relax. Fort Pickens Fort Pickens, named after Revolutionary War hero Andrew Pickens, is one of only four Southern military forts that was never occupied by the Confederate Army during the Civil War. The fort is a popular attraction for tourists visiting Pensacola Beach and is part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Perdido Key is known for peace and beauty. The literal translation of its name is the Lost Key, a designation it earned when the Spanish discovered this hidden gem. A few years ago, Dr. Beach, the most widely respected beach expert in the country, ranked Perdido Key among the nation s top beaches! This barrier island holds lovely parks, such as Perdido Key State Park, Big Lagoon State Park, and Johnson Beach at Gulf Islands National Seashore. Wetlands, estuaries, and wildlife abound. Johnson Beach Don t miss Johnson Beach, part of the Gulf Beach National Sea Shores since The beach is named after war hero Rosamond Johnson, the first African-American soldier from the Pensacola area to die in the Korean War. Johnson, only 17, died going back for a third soldier after saving two other fellow soldiers. The Johnson Beach Discovery Nature Trail is an easy half-mile hike for the whole family. A raised boardwalk goes through dunes, pine trees, and salt marsh outlooks before giving you a great view of the Grand Lagoon. Inside Fort Pickens 24 visitpensacola.com (800)

14 Activities Activities Other Fun Activities For fishing and other waterfront activities, check out the Three-Mile Bridge fishing pier, Wayside Park, Sanders Beach Pier, Bayou Chico Bridge, and Palafox Pier. Have fun at the Five Flags Speedway and the Vince Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park. Festivals Concerts Shopping Canoeing Tubing Sea kayaking Paddle boarding Diving Deep sea, shore, pier and freshwater river fishing Double-A Baseball Stock Car & USCS Spint Racing USS Oriskany The USS Oriskany, an aircraft carrier for the U.S. Navy during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, was sunk 22 miles south of Pensacola as an artificial reef in Credits The Multicultural Guide is a collaboration of Visit Pensacola, Gulf Coast African Chamber of Commerce, African American Heritage Society, the Hispanic Leadership Council, and The Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Museum. Multicultural Guide Director Audra A. Carter Production AC Advertising Agency Editor-in-Chief Laurie Swenson Administration Brooke Johnson Carolyn Richardson Contributing Writers Teniada (Toni) Broughton Brooke Fleming Dr. Gael Fraser Brooke Johnson Tony McCray Jamie Page Maria Pinochet Proofreaders Victor Brown Brooke Fleming Carolyn Richardson Pat Walker 26 Plan your trip today! Call Graphic Designer Kathi Fuller Creative Designers Darryl Hooks Cecilia Newman Photography Vivian Bristow Darryl Hooks Mark Hopkins Tony McCray Jacqueline Miles Jeff Parker Janeiro Taylor Robert Taylor (800) or go to visitpensacola.com 27

15 1401 E. Gregory St., Pensacola FL, (800) visitpensacola.com