OAKES AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE CENTER

YAZOO CITY, MS

The Oakes African American Culture Center is a community center located in Yazoo City, Mississippi. The center is dedicated to preserving and celebrating African American culture and history in the region. The center was founded in 1995 by a group of local residents who wanted to promote understanding and appreciation of African American culture in the community.

The center hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including cultural festivals, educational workshops, and community outreach initiatives. The center also houses a museum that features exhibits on African American history and culture in the region.

The Oakes African American Culture Center is located in a historic building that was once a school for African American students during the era of segregation. The building has been restored and renovated to serve as a community center and museum. The center is open to the public and visitors are welcome to explore the exhibits and participate in the programs and events offered by the center. The Oakes African American Culture Center is an important cultural institution in Yazoo City and serves as a valuable resource for preserving and promoting African American heritage in the region.

OAKES AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in YAZOO CITY MS. US MID #8402800011

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).

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• telephone: 6627465038

OAKES AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE CENTER
312 S MONROE ST
YAZOO CITY
MS
39194

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