SMITH ROBERTSON MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER

JACKSON, MS

Medgar Evers Home Museum Credit: xiquinhosilva

The Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center is a historic landmark in Jackson, Mississippi that showcases the rich history and culture of African Americans in the region. The museum was established in 1993 and is housed in the former Smith Robertson Elementary School, a building that was constructed in 1894 and served as a school for African American children until 1972.

The museum contains a variety of exhibits that highlight the achievements and contributions of African Americans in Mississippi, including displays on civil rights, education, art, music, and literature. Visitors can explore the museum's collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents, and learn about the lives of notable figures such as Medgar Evers, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Richard Wright.

The Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center also hosts a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, including workshops, lectures, and performances. The museum's mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of African American history and culture, and to provide a space for dialogue and community engagement. It is a must-see destination for anyone interested in learning more about the rich and complex history of Mississippi's African American community.

SMITH ROBERTSON MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in JACKSON MS. US MID #8402800009

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).

Medgar Evers Home Museum The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, also known as Medgar Evers House, is a historic house museum in Jackson, Mississippi, United States.

Medgar Evers, the first NAACP field secretary and prominent civil rights activist and organizer, was assassinated at his home in 1963.

Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi is a southern U.S. state with the Mississippi River to its west, the state of Alabama to its east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Its Mississippi Delta region is considered the birthplace of blues music, honored at the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale.

Also in the region is the Vicksburg National Military Park, preserving the site of a critical Civil War battle.

Jackson Mississippi Old Capitol Jackson, Mississippi. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

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telephone: 6019601457

SMITH ROBERTSON MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER
528 BLOOM STREET
JACKSON
MS
39202-4005

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MID #	8402800009
Name	SMITH ROBERTSON MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER
Alternate Name	SMITH ROBERTSON MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	32.305361, -90.187438
CODES	FIPS State Code: 28 FIPS County Code: 049 US Census Tract: 011400 US Census Block: 2040