Sarasota African American Arts & Culture History Center

Please support the Butterfly Garden at the Leonard Reid House.
Why a butterfly garden?

A butterfly garden is an excellent symbol of the African American Culture because it represents its beauty, diversity, and resilience. Butterflies are often associated with transformation, freedom, and hope, reflecting African Americans' historical and contemporary struggles and achievements. A butterfly garden also showcases the variety of colors, shapes, and patterns of different butterfly species, celebrating the richness and uniqueness of the African American heritage. Moreover, a butterfly garden attracts and nourishes other living beings, such as birds, bees, and flowers, which symbolize the positive impact and contribution of the African American community to society.

A butterfly garden is a fitting and meaningful representation of the African American Culture.

Be a permanent part of the butterfly garden by purchasing a personalized Brick for the garden path. Engraved on your custom paver could be your name, a loved one, your business or organization.

Pavers are the standard 4 x 8 brick or an 8 x 8 brick.
Proceeds go towards the creation and maintenance of the garden.