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Our Legacy: The Griffin-Spalding African-American History Museum, Griffin, GA
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Our Legacy: The Griffin-Spalding African-American History Museum

A Griffin, Georgia museum presenting the history and culture of the local African-American community.

547 North 3rd Street, Griffin, GA 30223 · Griffin, GA

About Our Legacy: The Griffin-Spalding African-American History Museum

The museum showcases the experiences of Griffin-Spalding's African-American community within regional and national context. Visitors can explore exhibits and listen to oral histories and interactive tour content on a smartphone or tablet, so bringing headphones or earbuds is recommended. Featured stories cover Fairmont High School, the civil rights legacy in Griffin, and Rosenwald Schools. The museum is a facility of Spalding County Parks and Leisure Services.

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  • #local history
  • #civil rights
  • #oral histories
  • #Griffin

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