Eureka School, Civil Rights museum in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, US.
The Eureka School building spans 27,000 square feet across two floors of red brick construction at 412 East 6th Street in Hattiesburg.
Built in 1921 for $75,000, this structure marked a milestone as one of the first two brick high schools for African American students in Mississippi.
The museum chronicles African American heritage through exhibits focusing on local history, education, and the Freedom Summer of 1964.
Groups can schedule guided tours of the museum and its exhibits by calling the reservation line at 601-450-1942.
The building survived a direct hit from an EF-4 tornado in 2013 and underwent complete restoration to preserve its historical architecture.
GPS coordinates: 31.33470,-89.29110
Latest update: March 9, 2025 16:10
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