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52 sites in African American

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Cultural Center Save
Gallery and online exhibits, programs, schedule, events calendar, theater, and museum history. Located in Austin, Texas.
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/carver/

Culture Save
A collection of art, artifacts and material culture objects that document the artistic expressions and history of African Americans. Located in Hartford, Connecticut.
http://amistadartandculture.org/

Culture Save
Dedicated to sharing the courageous journeys toward freedom and self-determination made by African American Marylanders. Information about the facility, directors, staff, Reginald F Lewis and a photo gallery.
http://www.africanamericanculture.org/

Inventions Save
Traveling exhibits featuring Blacks from the past and the present include patent designs, personal letters, rare photos, motivational posters, and video documentaries. Includes partnerships, opportunities and an online gift shop. Located in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
http://www.blackinventions101.com

A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum Save
Information about the African American labor history museum located in Chicago, with traveling exhibit schedule and gift shop.
http://aphiliprandolphmuseum.com/

African: African-American Historical Museum Save
History, exhibits, events, and visitor information. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
http://www.myblackinfo.com/african_am...

African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey Save
General and visitor information, news, events, and programs. Located in Newtonville.
http://www.aahmsnj.org/

African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa Save
Offer exhibits on the history of African and African Americans in the United States, with emphasis on Iowa. Includes a virtual tour, details of exhibits, events, memberships, admission rates, volunteer opportunities, hours.
http://www.blackiowa.org/

African American Museum Save
Located in Cleveland, Ohio and founded for the preservation and dissemination of information regarding the contributions of individuals of African descent.
http://www.aamcleveland.org/

African American Museum Save
Devoted to the preservation and display of artistic, cultural and historical materials, including an extensive folk art collection. Includes exhibit details, events, a staff directory, memberships, an admission policy, hours, and directions. Located in Dallas, Texas, United States.
http://www.aamdallas.org/

American Jazz Museum Save
Celebrates Kansas City, Missouri's jazz heritage with informational displays and interactive exhibits. Includes hours, fees, membership details, map and directions.
http://www.americanjazzmuseum.com/

Archives of African American Music and Culture Save
Includes oral histories, photographs, musical and print manuscripts, audio and video recordings, and educational broadcast programs, at Indiana University in Bloomington.
http://www.indiana.edu/~aaamc/

Arna Bontemps African American Museum Save
The birthplace home of Arna Wendell Bontemps, a noted Black poet, author, anthologist, and librarian. Located in Alexandria, Louisiana.
http://www.arnabontempsmuseum.com/

B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center Save
General and visitor information, news, events, and exhibits. Located in Indianola, Mississippi.
http://www.bbkingmuseum.org/

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Save
Located in Alabama as a center for education and discussion about civil and human rights issues.
http://www.bcri.org/

Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia Save
Historical information, upcoming events, music, heroes, and stories located at Dartmouth.
http://www.bccns.com/

Black Fashion Museum Save
Non-profit institution that serves as a repository for antique and recent garments that have been designed, made, and/or worn by people of color. Includes membership, upcoming events and contacts. Located in Washington, DC.
http://members.aol.com/money4bfm/BFM/

Boston African American National Historic Site Save
Comprised of 15 pre-Civil War structures in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood. Information on activities, downloadable PDF maps and directions to the area are provided.
http://www.nps.gov/boaf/

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum Save
Preserves, promotes and perpetuates the history, tradition and contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers toward the development and defense of the United States of America. Provides history and photo gallery. Located in Houston, Texas.
http://www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com/

California African-American Museum Save
Treasures of African American art, history and culture. Located in Los Angeles.
http://www.caamuseum.org/

Central Pennsylvania African American Museum Save
A collection of objects, artifacts, arts, papers, books, photographs, that document and describe the history and culture of African Americans in the new world, with an emphasis on Reading, Berks and surrounding counties African American history and culture. Located in Reading.
http://www.homestead.com/cpaam/

Chattanooga African American Museum Save
A collection of multi-media presentations, rare artifacts, African Art, original sculptures, paintings, musical recordings and local Black newspapers. Includes admission fees, hours and directions. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
http://www.caamhistory.com/

DuSable Museum of African American History Save
America's foremost museum of African American history. Founded in 1957 by Dr. Margaret T. and Charles G. Burroughs on the south side of Chicago.
http://www.dusablemuseum.org/

Dunbar House Save
The memorial's permanent exhibit spans many stages of the writer's life, from the shy, wide-eyed young poet of youth to the national spokesman he became. Located in Dayton, Ohio.
http://www.ohiohistory.org/places/dun...

Idaho Black History Museum Save
Focuses on the history and culture of African Americans and presents exhibits, provides educational and outreach programs, and maintains a speakers bureau and community calendar. Includes hours and location in Boise.
http://www.ibhm.org/

Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia Save
Features 4,000-piece collection of racist artifacts. Visitation is offered only as part of a university-approved academic course, workshop, or seminar. Located in Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan.
http://www.ferris.edu/news/jimcrow/

Lawnside Historical Society, Inc. Save
Nonprofit caretaker of the Peter Mott House in Lawnside, New Jersey, an African-American history museum that was a station along the Underground Railroad. Describes board of directors, membership, events, and details about visiting.
http://petermotthouse.org/

Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History Save
Promotes the legacy of the educator Ms. Lucy Craft Laney through art and history. Includes details of exhibits, calendar, special programs, hours of operation, admission fees and directions. Located in Augusta, Georgia.
http://www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com/

Museum of Afro-American History Save
Museum dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans. Located in Boston and Nantucket.
http://www.afroammuseum.org

National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center Save
Located in Wilberforce, Ohio, the museum's permanent exhibition is titled, From Victory To Freedom: Afro-American Life in the 1950s. Exploring African American experiences in America's history from 1945 with the ending of World War II, to 1965 with passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1964.
http://www.ohiohistory.org/places/afr...

National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame Save
Virtual tour, overview and contact information. Located in Fort Worth, Texas.
http://www.cowboysofcolor.org/

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Save
Offers interactive educational programs to promote an understanding of slavery and the resistance movements, includes movies, donation details, a virtual tour, and upcoming events. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
http://www.freedomcenter.org/

Ozarks Afro-American Heritage Museum Save
Displays art and artifacts representing the contributions of Blacks. The collection includes quilts and furniture created by slaves and their descendants, hand-built furniture and photos. Includes hours and directions. Located in Ash Grove, Missouri.
http://www.oaahm.org

Reflections in Black Museum Save
Traveling exhibits focus on the accomplishments from many Black professionals. Includes a history of the organization, details of programs and contacts. Located in Northfield, Ohio, United States.
http://www.reflectionsinblackmuseum.com/

River Road African American Museum Save
Exhibits, tour, and general information. Located in Donaldsonville, Louisiana.
http://www.africanamericanmuseum.org/

Slave Relic Museum Save
Exhibits artifacts that were made and used by enslaved Africans from 1750 to the mid 1800's. Includes photo tour, calendar of events, hours, admission fees, and directions. Located in Walterboro, South Carolina.
http://www.slaverelics.org/

The Acacia Collection Gallery and Museum Save
Features a rich collection of African American artifacts, including textiles, tools, and art. Located in Savannah, GA.
http://www.acaciacollection.com

The African American Firefighter Museum Save
Dedicated to collecting, conserving and sharing the heritage of African American firefighters. Information on education programs, organizations, museum history, and links to resources. Located in Los Angeles.
http://www.aaffmuseum.org/

The African American Museum in Philadelphia Save
Displays about the political, religious, family life, Civil Rights movement, arts and entertainment, sports, medicine, architecture, law and technology of African Americans.
http://www.aampmuseum.org/

The African American Museum of the Arts Save
Located in DeLand, Florida, houses a revolving gallery where visitors will find works of both established and emerging artists.
http://www.africanmuseumdeland.org/

The Anacostia Community Museum Save
Museum and center for African American history and culture. Located in Washington, DC.
http://anacostia.si.edu/

The Banneker-Douglass Museum Save
Mission statement, collections, exhibits, and visitor information. Located in Annapolis, Maryland.
http://www.dhcd.state.md.us/Website/p...

The Calaboose African American History Museum Save
San Marcos museum offers a look at the roles African Americans have filled in law, medicine, science and exploration.
http://sanmarcosarts.com/mcal.html

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Save
Located in Detroit, Michigan and features exhibit galleries, a theater, classrooms, a research library, multi-purpose rooms and a museum store.
http://www.maah-detroit.org/

The Kansas African American Museum Save
General information, directions, and gallery. Located in Wichita.
http://www.thekansasafricanamericanmu...

The Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists Save
Contemporary and historical expressive arts from the global Black world. Located in Boston, Massachusetts.
http://www.ncaaa.org/museum.html

The National Civil Rights Museum Save
Offers an overview of the civil rights movement in exhibit form. Located in Memphis, Tennessee.
http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/

The National Underground Railroad Museum Save
Maysville, Kentucky local effort to preserve and display artifacts that chronicles the life on the Underground Railroad.
http://www.coax.net/people/lwf/URMUSE...

Troy University: Rosa Parks Library and Museum Save
Biography, Montgomery bus boycott, and photographs.
http://montgomery.troy.edu/museum/

Tubman African American Museum Save
Located in Macon, Georgia, was founded in 1981 and named in honor of Harriet Tubman, but is dedicated to educating people about all aspect of African American art, history and culture.
http://www.tubmanmuseum.com/