STEPHENS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
SHREVEPORT, LA
Stephens African American Museum is a cultural institution located in Shreveport, Louisiana, that aims to preserve and celebrate the history and heritage of African Americans in the region. The museum was founded in 2001 by Dr. C.O. Simpkins, a civil rights leader and former president of the Louisiana NAACP.
The museum is housed in the former St. Paul Bottoms neighborhood, which was once a thriving African American community. The exhibits showcase a wide variety of artifacts, photographs, and documents that highlight the contributions and achievements of African Americans in the fields of art, music, politics, and other areas.
Visitors to the museum can explore exhibits such as "The African American Military Experience," which showcases the role of African Americans in the military throughout history, and "African American Cowboys and the Old West," which highlights the contributions of African American cowboys to the development of the American West.
The museum also hosts a range of educational programs and events, including lectures, workshops, and cultural celebrations. These events provide visitors with opportunities to learn more about African American history and culture and to engage with the local community.
Overall, Stephens African American Museum is a valuable cultural institution that offers a unique perspective on the history and heritage of African Americans in Louisiana and beyond.
STEPHENS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SHREVEPORT LA. US MID #8402200268
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).
Contact STEPHENS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
SPENCER RAY STEPHENS FOUNDATION INC
2810 LINDHOLM STREET
SHREVEPORT
LA
71108-2610
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STEPHENS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM Information
| MID # | 8402200268 |
| Name | SPENCER RAY STEPHENS FOUNDATION INC |
| Alternate Name | STEPHENS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM |
| Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 721022634 |
| NTEECC | A50 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 32.466921, -93.782834 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 22 FIPS County Code: 017 US Census Tract: 022400 US Census Block: 1014 |