Their legacy was made on the road. Let’s honor it with a road named for the Highwaymen.
Their legacy was made on the road. Let’s honor it with a road named for the Highwaymen.
The Issue
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The Florida Highwaymen are one of the most important cultural legacies ever to come out of the Treasure Coast. They painted our skies, our rivers, our storms, our royal poincianas — and they did it during a time when Black artists were shut out of galleries and opportunity. They challenged the status quo, creating vibrant landscapes that captured the natural beauty of Florida and became iconic representations of our state’s lush environment.
Many sold their paintings along roadsides, in parking lots, from car trunks, and door‑to‑door, building a legacy that has since gained national recognition. Despite the racial discrimination they faced, they persevered, and their work now holds a significant place in American art history. They have been called “The Last Great American Art Movement of the 20th Century.”
Their story began right here in Fort Pierce. Yet today, no city in Florida has a road named after them.
Naming a road in Fort Pierce after the Highwaymen would not only honor their artistic contribution but also celebrate their courage and resilience in the face of adversity. It would stand as a powerful reminder of how art can be a vehicle for change, bridging communities and generations together.
This is an opportunity to acknowledge the role the Florida Highwaymen have played in preserving the legacy of our beautiful state. Their vision has painted Florida’s narrative in broad, sweeping strokes of color, capturing not only landscapes but the essence of our history.
We are grateful that we can already honor these Florida Artists Hall of Fame painters through several Highwaymen cultural assets that keep their story alive in our community:
Florida Highwaymen Museum
The Highwaymen Heritage Trail
Highwaymen Heritage Trail Festival
Highwaymen Art Gallery
Let’s add to these.
A roadway designation would stand alongside these cultural assets as a permanent, public acknowledgment of the Highwaymen’s legacy. Please join me in calling for this enduring tribute to the Florida Highwaymen and their tremendous contributions to our cultural tapestry. Sign this petition to make this vision a reality. Together, we can ensure that the legacy of the Florida Highwaymen continues to inspire and resonate throughout our communities.
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Celebrating Fort Pierce's Cultural History
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The Issue
Sign the Petition and please share!
The Florida Highwaymen are one of the most important cultural legacies ever to come out of the Treasure Coast. They painted our skies, our rivers, our storms, our royal poincianas — and they did it during a time when Black artists were shut out of galleries and opportunity. They challenged the status quo, creating vibrant landscapes that captured the natural beauty of Florida and became iconic representations of our state’s lush environment.
Many sold their paintings along roadsides, in parking lots, from car trunks, and door‑to‑door, building a legacy that has since gained national recognition. Despite the racial discrimination they faced, they persevered, and their work now holds a significant place in American art history. They have been called “The Last Great American Art Movement of the 20th Century.”
Their story began right here in Fort Pierce. Yet today, no city in Florida has a road named after them.
Naming a road in Fort Pierce after the Highwaymen would not only honor their artistic contribution but also celebrate their courage and resilience in the face of adversity. It would stand as a powerful reminder of how art can be a vehicle for change, bridging communities and generations together.
This is an opportunity to acknowledge the role the Florida Highwaymen have played in preserving the legacy of our beautiful state. Their vision has painted Florida’s narrative in broad, sweeping strokes of color, capturing not only landscapes but the essence of our history.
We are grateful that we can already honor these Florida Artists Hall of Fame painters through several Highwaymen cultural assets that keep their story alive in our community:
Florida Highwaymen Museum
The Highwaymen Heritage Trail
Highwaymen Heritage Trail Festival
Highwaymen Art Gallery
Let’s add to these.
A roadway designation would stand alongside these cultural assets as a permanent, public acknowledgment of the Highwaymen’s legacy. Please join me in calling for this enduring tribute to the Florida Highwaymen and their tremendous contributions to our cultural tapestry. Sign this petition to make this vision a reality. Together, we can ensure that the legacy of the Florida Highwaymen continues to inspire and resonate throughout our communities.
Some background
Celebrating Fort Pierce's Cultural History
Many Thanks,
53
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Petition created on May 3, 2026