MUSEUM DE SANKOFA

ROBINSONVILLE, MS

Credit: Sean Davis

Museum de Sankofa is a cultural museum located in Robinsonville, Mississippi. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history and culture of African Americans. The name "Sankofa" comes from a West African symbol that represents the idea of learning from the past in order to move forward.

The museum features exhibits on a variety of topics related to African American history, including slavery, the Civil Rights Movement, and African American art and literature. The museum also hosts events and programs throughout the year, such as lectures, workshops, and cultural celebrations.

One of the highlights of the museum is its collection of artifacts, which includes historical documents, photographs, and artwork. Visitors can also see recreations of historical settings, such as a slave cabin and a sharecropper's house.

The museum was founded by Dr. Charles H. Wilson, Jr., a retired professor of African American Studies at Delta State University. Dr. Wilson's vision was to create a space where people could come together to learn about and celebrate African American history and culture.

Overall, Museum de Sankofa is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the rich and complex history of African Americans in Mississippi and beyond.

MUSEUM DE SANKOFA is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ROBINSONVILLE MS. US MID #8402800061

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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MUSEUM DE SANKOFA
PO BOX 205
ROBINSONVILLE
MS
38664-0205

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MID # 8402800061
Name MUSEUM DE SANKOFA
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 201008523
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 34.81368, -90.305349
CODES FIPS State Code: 28
FIPS County Code: 143
US Census Tract: 950100
US Census Block: 3192