Richard Allen Cultural Center
Richard Allen Cultural Center, African-American history museum in Leavenworth, US.
The Richard Allen Cultural Center displays photographs, documents, and military artifacts illustrating African-American contributions to the local community of Leavenworth.
The museum occupies the former residence of Captain William Bly, a Buffalo Soldier who served in World War I, and received an expansion in 2002.
The center features the Black Dignity Photos collection, showcasing African-American pioneers who lived in Leavenworth from the 1870s through the 1920s.
Military officers from Fort Leavenworth's Buffalo Soldier Chapter of ROCKS provide tutoring services to children in the basement annex of the museum.
A bronze bust of Cathay Williams stands outside the museum, accompanied by a rose garden and information about her life.
Location: Leavenworth
Inception: July 19, 1992
Website: http://richardallenculturalcenter.info/1.html
GPS coordinates: 39.32540,-94.91580
Latest update: March 11, 2025 02:53
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