Afro-American Historical and Cultural Society Museum
Afro-American Historical and Cultural Society Museum, African-American museum in Jersey City, New Jersey.
The Afro-American Historical and Cultural Society Museum occupies the second floor of the Greenville Public Library at 1841 Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City.
Founded in 1977 by Captain Thomas Taylor, president of the Jersey City NAACP branch, the museum received its permanent location in 1984 within the Greenville Library.
The museum exhibits books, newspapers, documents, photographs, and memorabilia related to New Jersey's African American history, including materials about the Underground Railroad.
Visitors can access genealogical records, attend lectures, and explore special exhibitions free of charge by contacting the museum at 201-547-5262.
The institution stands as New Jersey's only museum dedicated exclusively to documenting and preserving the African American experience through local artifacts and historical records.
Location: New Jersey
Address: 1841 Kennedy Boulevard Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone: +12015475262
Website: http://cityofjerseycity.org/docs/afroam.shtml
GPS coordinates: 40.70310,-74.09140
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:30
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