PLANT CITY BING HOUSE MUSEUM

"Temperature checks will be taken upon arrival and masks are required for entry"

Preserve/Interpret/Present

Janie L. Bing Rooming House, a National Historical Site anchoring the Historic Laura Street Business District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, primarily for its role as a domestic hotel for people of color during the period of segregation. The hotel operated from 1928 through 1975 with the addition of the Seminole Restaurant in 1931. The facility, which is located at 205 South Allen Street, Plant City, Florida now operates as a museum to emphasize the Plant City community’s triumph over segregation.

The museum strives to accurately preserve, interpret, and present Plant City’s African American history from an African American perspective. Exhibits, artifacts, storyboards, oral history and, and written documents help both American and international visitors better understand the experiences of African Americans during the segregation era.

~The Bing Rooming House Museum is at the forefront of diversity, thought and content here in Plant City, Florida~

HOURS OF OPERATION

Saturdays 10am to 2pm

Small group tours by appointment only - call 813-704-5800

NATIONAL BLACK BUSINESS MONTH

August 1st marked the beginning of the 14th annual National Black Business Month (NBBM), an observance that highlights the importance of African-American businesses to the Black community as well as our national economy.

How will we observe-

We invite local Black Businesses to submit their biography, and/or submit a story board for public display at the museum.

We will promote and highlight several local businesses on our social media pages this month.

Plant City Selfie Tour

DISCOVER PLANT CITY- There are over 25 sites, structures and businesses as it relates to African American History right here in the Greater Plant City area within a 10 square mile radius.
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Tours & Events

Take a school tour. There numerous events that take place at the Bing House Museum. Groups like MAKE Plant City, Business After Hours, local author book signings and Marshall Alumni.
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A Taste of Laura Street

FOOD~FORKS~FUN - A food tasting experience that showcases the unique entree and side dishes that made Laura Street famous. The public judges on best of class.
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Plant City MLK Fest

This Annual Festival highlights the social and economic prosperity driven by the African American Community in the Greater Plant City area and surrounding Eastern Hillsborough County.
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