Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum
3 expert reviews
“From 1921 to 1971, the Ritz Theatre was the center of cultural life in LaVilla, an African-American neighborhood so vibrant that it was known as the Harlem of the South.”
– Frommer's
Lonely Planet
"This refurbished 1929-built grande dame incorporates a museum and 400-seat theater." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Showcases the Black history and culture of Jacksonville in an area that was a hot spot for Black entertainment, nightlife, and music from the 1920s to 1960s."
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