Media Coverage

Other

Manatee County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Manatee Community College Website
National Parks Service Underground Rail Road Website
Etta Moten Barnett (Concert Artist & Actress) 100 Birthday Celebration Program
AAA Florida Tour Book

Distinctions

African American National Biography

Family Heritage House Museum Director/Co-Founder Fredi Brown is one of 4,100 subjects in the 2008 edition of African American National Biography (AANB), an 8-volume publication that "reflects the perseverance, creativity, and achievements of black Americans over five centuries." Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham are the editors.

Mrs. Brown's biography was written by Dorothy A. Washington, a librarian in the Black Cultural Center on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. Originally from Manatee County, Ms. Washington met Mrs. Brown at the Family Heritage House Museum several years ago during an extensive tour/visit to the facility. The two kept in touch over the years, and, in 2006, Ms. Washington contacted Mrs. Brown for detailed information on her life.

In March 2008, Mrs. Brown received a surprise delivery at the museum: eight volumes of books with the stories of such notables as Arthur Ash, Louis Armstrong, Oprah Winfrey, and thousands more — including Fredi Sears Brown. The books are available to the public for viewing at the museum.

The National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom

The Family Heritage House is one of several sites in Florida that is included in the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program.. The exhibit includes important printed and visual material, which chronicle this extraordinary period in history.

Florida Black Heritage Trail

The Florida Black Heritage Trail recognizes African American landmarks and legacies that exist in various locations throughout the state. The Florida Heritage Publication highlights the designated sites, buildings, and other points of interest. The Family Heritage House is a part of the trail and listed in the publication.

Gulf Coast Heritage Trail

The Family Heritage House is one of more than 70 multidimensional natural, cultural and historical locations that are integrated to make the Gulf Coast Heritage Trail. The system of exceptional sites and sounds weave through the Sarasota/Manatee County area.

Awards

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Passing the Torch Award

Sarasota Family YMCA Black Achievers

Conceive It Achieve It Award

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

Distinguished Citizens of the Year

Bradenton/Sarasota Links

White Rose of Distinction Award

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

Women of the Year Award

Palmetto Youth Center

Louise Rogers Johnson Humanitarian Award

Volunteer Services of Manatee County, Inc

The Manatee County Volunteers of the Year - Ethel W. Hanson Award

University of South Florida

Distinguished Alumni Award

The History Makers

A National Recognition Program

Other

Florida Comission on the Status of Women

Outstanding Achievement Award (2004)

ASALH Manasota Branch

Carter G. Woodson Achievement Award (April 22, 2005)

Proclamation - Board of County Commissioners, Manatee County, Florida

Family Heritage House Museum Day (May 22nd, 2005)
Fredi Sears Brown Day (15th Anniversary of the Museum)

Sarasota-Manatee Chapter of the United Negro College Fund

2005 Honoree