MARY ALLEN MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART AND HISTORY

CROCKETT, TX

Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas) Historical marker for the Houston County Courthouse in Crockett, Texas.  The plaque states:

Marker - In early 1938, the Houston County commissioners court, with County Judge B. F. Bradley presiding, began making plans for construction of the county's fifth courthouse. Built in 1939 with funds from the federal Public Works Administration, the building was designed by Houston County native Blum Hester and constructed by Eckert-Fair Construction Co. of Dallas. The Moderne style courthouse with Art Deco features is a reflection of popular architectural trends of the 1930s and remains a center of politics and government for the county's citizens. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2000
Houston County Courthouse (Crockett, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Mary Allen Museum of African American Art and History in Crockett, Texas is dedicated to educating visitors about the rich African American experience in the Crockett area. Founded in 2003, the museum is the largest African American museum in the state of Texas. The museum houses a permanent collection of African American art and artifacts, including photographs, documents, quilts, and sculptures. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs and events, such as lectures and hands-on activities, to engage visitors in learning about African American history and culture.

The museum also has a research center, which provides access to a variety of resources for students and scholars, such as oral histories, photographs, and documents related to African American life in Crockett. The museum also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, such as art exhibits, film screenings, and live performances. The museum strives to provide an inclusive, family-friendly environment for learning and exploration.

The Mary Allen Museum of African American Art and History is a valuable resource for learning about the African American experience in Crockett and in the surrounding area. The museum is open to the public year-round and admission is free. Visitors can also purchase souvenirs and books related to African American history in the museum's gift shop.

MARY ALLEN MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART AND HISTORY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CROCKETT TX. US MID #8404800786

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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MARY ALLEN MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART AND HISTORY
PO BOX 63
CROCKETT
TX
75835-0324

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MID # 8404800786
Name MARY ALLEN MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART AND HISTORY
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 311763194
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 31.319771, -95.465202
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 225
US Census Tract: 950300
US Census Block: 3032