River Road African American Museum, African-American museum in Donaldsonville, Louisiana.
The River Road African American Museum features exhibits about black inventors, jazz musicians, political leaders, and the contributions of African Americans in Louisiana.
Kathe Hambrick established the museum in 1994 at Tezcuco Plantation before relocating to Donaldsonville in 2003 following a destructive fire at the original location.
The museum contains collections of photographs, artifacts, and personal narratives that document the experiences of African Americans in the River Road region.
Located 70 miles from New Orleans, the museum offers educational programs, workshops, and virtual exhibits to accommodate both in-person and remote visitors.
The museum campus includes the preserved Central Agricultural School, one of four remaining Rosenwald Schools, which was relocated to prevent its demolition.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 1994
Website: https://africanamericanmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 30.10136,-90.99011
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
Louisiana preserves a diverse heritage through its plantations, museums, and natural areas. This collection includes sites where French colonial architecture can be seen along the Cane River, plantation buildings like Melrose and Frogmore that reflect cotton farming and African-American history, and the archaeological site of Poverty Point with its mounds dating to 1700 BC. Museums record the settlement of German communities in Germantown, Acadian culture, and the political history of the state at the old Capitol in Baton Rouge. Gardens and parks provide access to the region's characteristic landscapes. Avery Island Botanical Garden features 70 hectares of vegetation on a natural salt dome, while the bayou wetlands host a variety of wildlife. Places like the Chauvin Art Garden add a modern aspect with sculptures along a waterway. This route allows exploration of different periods in Louisiana's history, from pre-Columbian cultures to developments in the 20th century.
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