Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park

Featuring the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Center, this 11.93- acre community park honors the Moores who were parents, educators, and leading local and national civil rights activists. The Moores were murdered for their involvement in the civil rights movement when a bomb exploded under their home on Christmas night in 1951. The park is dedicated to the celebration of their lives, to promoting awareness of their contributions to the early civil rights movement, and to preserving African American history. Located on the property of the original Moore family home site, the 5,000 sq. ft. Cultural Center opened April 9, 2004. Programs include visual, literary and performing arts, museum and outreach exhibits. Donations or loans of  memorabilia and artifacts for museum exhibits are welcomed. The center is also a meeting place for community organizations. The conference center has surround sound with a backlit screen. The library offers visitor access to reference materials relating to people of African descent. Landscaped with indigenous trees and foliage and shaded by large oaks, the park is ideal for concerts, games, and other outdoor activities.