​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Threads: An Interactive Map Exploring Browa​​rd's Black History

Discover Broward County's Black History with Threads! Threads is an interactive mapping project built in collaboration between Broward County Transit​ (BCT) and the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC​).  The selected historical landmarks include schools, places of worship, social establishments, and homes owned/established by prominent Black pioneers who significantly contributed to Broward County since the early 1900s.

The landmarks and locations marked on this map represent the interwoven history of Broward County. They reveal the authentic stories of African American and Black Bahamian experiences in a segregated South Florida, highlighting the deep connections between them. Like threads, these landmarks weave together a rich historical tapestry. 

The elected historical landmarks are mapped along bus routes, and nearby bus stops are noted. Each landmark is within a half mile of a bus stop. The operational hours for the landmarks are provided, and it is highly recommended that they are verified before planning your visit. A link to plan your trip is integrated into the map. To purchase bus passes/tickets, connect directly to the BCT mobile ticketing application.

From your desktop or mobile phone, click the link below to view the map. On mobile, click the “x” in the upper right corner to dismiss the introduction text. Use the “City” and “landmark type” filters to view specific types of landmarks or to view landmarks by city. The map will automatically adjust to display your selection. Click on a landmark icon on the map to view the historic name, hours, description of the site, nearby ​bus stops and transit routes, and hours of operation, and on a desktop, you can click “plan your trip” to navigate. When navigating on a mobile device, click “site info” at the bottom of the screen, then scroll down to plan your trip.