About Us

Past, Present, to Future

The Jackson House was Tampa's only 24-room boarding house for African Americans during segregation. Owned by Moses and Sarah Jackson who moved to Tampa in the 1800's, they built this home in 1901. The only lodging for Blacks in the 1940's sent from the Robinson's Barbershop and the clubs on Central Avenue.

Listen to Sarah Jackson Robinson during her oral history interview by Carrie Hurst, October 30, 2003 (Audio)(HCPLC) Click here for Sarah Jackson interview

This Two – story house hosted
famous Black musicians & civil rights leaders such as:

Count Basie | Cab Calloway | James Brown
Ella Fitzgerald | Billie Holiday | Nat "King" Cole
Silas Green | Buddy Johnson | Chix Well
Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Restore one of Tampa's last standing
African-American Historical Landmarks
to inspire future generations.
Your Donation of any amount is greatly appreciated.


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Director

Dr. Carolyn Hepburn Collins

Chair
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Penda Devine

Vice Chair
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Ms. Rolanda McDuffie, CPA

Treasurer
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Irene Matthews

Secretary
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Ms. Tamara Jefferson

Assistant Treasurer
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Ms. Pat Cruse

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Mr. Alex Massey

Marketing
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Mr. Ronnie Williams, C

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Atty. Patricia Dawson

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Dr. Angela Scott

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Ms. Jacquelyn Hall

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Ms. Desiree Robinson

Board Member
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Ursula Lumpkin

Student
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Jaylin Cole

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We are looking for Volunteers.

The Jackson House is looking for volunteers to help raise awareness of our goal to Stabilize and Restore one of Tampa's last standing African-American Historical Landmark.

Contact us

We would be happy to hear from you

Address

P. O. Box 173076, Tampa, Florida 33672 USA

House Located at:

851 EAST ZACK STREET, Tampa, Florida 33602 USA

Phone

Call: 813.803.2407

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