Heritage Square Park
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65 E Central Blvd
Orlando, FL 32801
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Roads Traveled Photography
Great park. Love the historical marker that they directed and honor of July Perry. Make sure you stop in glance at it. Its a great read. Lynching of July Perry On Election Day, November 3, 1920, black residents in the Ocoee area who owned land and businesses were eager to vote. Despite a terrorizing Ku Klux Klan march through the streets of Orlando three days earlier, Mose Norman and other African Americans attempted to vote. They were turned away. After seeking advice from Orlando Judge John Cheney, Mr. Norman again attempted to vote. Armed white men stationed at the polls immediately assaulted him. He reportedly fled to the home of his friend and business associate, July Perry. A mob seeking to capture Mr. Perry and Mr. Norman surrounded and burned Mr. Perry's home. Mr. Norman escaped, but Mr. Perry was severely wounded. He was arrested, taken to Orlando, and locked in the Orange County Jail. The next morning, a lynch mob took Mr. Perry from his cell, brutally beat him, and hanged him within sight of Judge Cheney's home. His lifeless body was shot repeatedly. Over the next two days, a white mob burned 25 black homes, two black churches, and a masonic lodge in Ocoee. Estimates of the total number of black Americans killed during the violence range from six to over 30. Survivors fled, never to return. The entire black community of Ocoee was driven out within a year, forced to abandon or sell land and homes they owned. The Ocoee Election Day Massacre represents one of the bloodiest days in American political history. July Perry is buried in Orlando's Greenwood Cemetery.
Feb 27th, 2024 -
Osama Moshet
Unless theres an event, I dont recommend it. There is nothing there.
Jan 18th, 2024 -
2024 Kintsugi
What a blessed event that took place here today. Recognizing and Remembering the lives of persons who died this year while experiencing homelessness or after being chronically homeless and being housed. The memorial service was an excellent way of bringing life to those who are sometimes forgotten.
Dec 29th, 2023 -
E H
Dec 18th, 2023 -
Jack Shekinah
Beautiful place and quiet!
Nov 5th, 2023
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Q Where is Heritage Square Park located?
A Heritage Square Park is located at 65 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801
Q What days are Heritage Square Park open?
A Heritage Square Park is open:
Friday: 24 Hours
Saturday: 24 Hours
Sunday: 24 Hours
Monday: 24 Hours
Tuesday: 24 Hours
Wednesday: 24 Hours
Thursday: 24 Hours
Q How is Heritage Square Park rated?
A Heritage Square Park has a 4.2 Star Rating from 10 reviewers.
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( 10 Reviews )Roads Traveled Photography on Google
Great park.
Love the historical marker that they directed and honor of July Perry. Make sure you stop in glance at it. Its a great read.
Lynching of July Perry
On Election Day, November 3, 1920, black residents in the Ocoee area who owned land and businesses were eager to vote. Despite a terrorizing Ku Klux Klan march through the streets of Orlando three days earlier, Mose Norman and other African Americans attempted to vote. They were turned away. After seeking advice from Orlando Judge John Cheney, Mr. Norman again attempted to vote. Armed white men stationed at the polls immediately assaulted him. He reportedly fled to the home of his friend and business associate, July Perry. A mob seeking to capture Mr. Perry and Mr. Norman surrounded and burned Mr. Perry's home. Mr. Norman escaped, but Mr. Perry was severely wounded. He was arrested, taken to Orlando, and locked in the Orange County Jail. The next morning, a lynch mob took Mr. Perry from his cell, brutally beat him, and hanged him within sight of Judge Cheney's home. His lifeless body was shot repeatedly. Over the next two days, a white mob burned 25 black homes, two black churches, and a masonic lodge in Ocoee. Estimates of the total number of black Americans killed during the violence range from six to over 30. Survivors fled, never to return. The entire black community of Ocoee was driven out within a year, forced to abandon or sell land and homes they owned. The Ocoee Election Day Massacre represents one of the bloodiest days in American political history. July Perry is buried in Orlando's Greenwood Cemetery.
Osama Moshet on Google
Unless theres an event, I dont recommend it. There is nothing there.
2024 Kintsugi on Google
What a blessed event that took place here today. Recognizing and Remembering the lives of persons who died this year while experiencing homelessness or after being chronically homeless and being housed. The memorial service was an excellent way of bringing life to those who are sometimes forgotten.
E H on Google
Jack Shekinah on Google
Beautiful place and quiet!
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