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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
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Black Fashion Museum
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/
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Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History
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/
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Ile Ife Museum of Afro-American Culture
Contains art and artifacts that trace the migration of African people from the shores of West
Africa to Haiti and the Caribbean. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
http://www.columbia.edu/~jw157/ileife/ahc/ilemuse.html
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Ozarks Afro-American Heritage Museum
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
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Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia
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/menu.htm
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Chattanooga African American Museum
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/
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Association of African American Museums
A nonprofit membership organization serving the interests and needs of black museums and cultural
institutions, and black museum professionals.
http://www.blackmuseums.org/
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The African American Museum of the Arts
Located in DeLand, Florida, houses a revolving gallery where visitors will find works of both
established and emerging artists.
http://www.africanmuseumdeland.org/
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The National Civil Rights Museum
Offers an overview of the civil rights movement in exhibit form.
http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/
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National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center
Located near Dayton, 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/textonly/places/afroam/index.html
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A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
Information about the African American labor history museum located in Chicago, with traveling
exhibit schedule and gift shop.
http://aphiliprandolphmuseum.com/
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Central Pennsylvania African American Museum
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.
http://www.homestead.com/cpaam/index.html
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The Pan African Historical Museum U.S.A.
Located in Springfield, MA and houses books, authentic art and artifacts relevant to the African
and African American experiences.
http://community.masslive.com/cc/PAHMUSA
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The National Underground Railroad Museum
Maysville, Kentucky local effort to preserve and display artifacts that chronicles the life on the
Underground Railroad.
http://www.coax.net/people/lwf/urmuseum.htm
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Dunbar House State Historic Site
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.
http://www.coax.net/people/lwf/dunbar.htm
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Tubman African American Museum
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/
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The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
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/
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Boston African American National Historic Site
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/
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Calaboose African-American Museum
San Marcos museum offers a look at the roles African Americans have filled in law, medicine,
science and exploration.
http://sanmarcosarts.com/about.htm
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Black American West Museum and Heritage Center
Offers historical artifacts, documents and memorabilia which tell the history and relate the
stories of Black men and women who helped settle and develop the American West.
http://www.coax.net/people/lwf/bawmus.htm
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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Located in Alabama as a center for education and discussion about civil and human rights issues.
http://bcri.bham.al.us/
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African American Museum
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/
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Anacostia Museum
Museum and center for African American history and culture.
http://www.si.edu/anacostia/
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Arna Bontemps African American Museum and Cultural Arts Center
The birthplace home of Arna Wendell Bontemps, a noted Black poet, author, anthologist, and
librarian.
http://www.arnabontempsmuseum.com/
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Museum of Afro-American History Boston
Museum dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African
Americans.
http://www.afroammuseum.org
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The Acacia Collection Gallery and Museum
Features a rich collection of African American artifacts, including textiles, tools, and art.
Located in Savannah, GA.
http://www.acaciacollection.com
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Buffalo Soldiers
Listing of member sites of the Association of African American Museums in the US.
http://www.BuffaloSoldiers.net/
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The Idaho Black History Museum
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.
http://www.ibhm.org/
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia
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/
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California African-American Museum
Treasures of African American art, history and culture. Located in Los Angeles.
http://www.caam.ca.gov/
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DuSable Museum of African American History
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/
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