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Greene County African American Museum, Greensboro, GA

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Greene County African American Museum

A Greensboro, Georgia museum that tells the stories and contributions of the county's African American community, from the past to today.

1415 Northeast Street, Greensboro, GA 30642 · Greensboro, GA

About Greene County African American Museum

The museum aims to empower local African American residents and tell the truth about their lives in Greene County, Georgia. Its exhibits share the community's history, from earlier eras through the present, with the goal of building understanding. Visitors who want to come are asked to contact the museum director to set up an appointment. The site also highlights a historic cemetery, a scholarship program, and local figures such as Representative Abram Colby.

  • #African American history
  • #local history
  • #Greene County
  • #Greensboro
  • #Georgia

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