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New exhibit at Orlando City Hall to celebrate โFirst Ladyโ of Florida Highwaymen
Read full article: New exhibit at Orlando City Hall to celebrate โFirst Ladyโ of Florida HighwaymenWeโve told you all about the Florida Highwaymen and how they got their start in the 1950s, selling paintings of Florida landscapes along the highways. Among the group of 26 Black artists included one woman, Mary Ann Carroll.
โA landscape painting transcends any racism:โ Meet the Florida Highwaymen this weekend
Read full article: โA landscape painting transcends any racism:โ Meet the Florida Highwaymen this weekendThe Florida Highwaymen are known for turning paintings of Florida landscapes quickly and selling them from $5 to $25 in the southern region during the Jim Crow era at offices along highways in the 1950s and 60s.
Orange County history center to honor โFirst Ladyโ of Florida Highwaymen
Read full article: Orange County history center to honor โFirst Ladyโ of Florida HighwaymenThe Orange County Regional History Center is hosting it's third annual Womenโs History Month Breakfast with an event honoring Florida Highwaymen artist, Mary Ann Carroll.