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Paul Robeson House & Museum, Philadelphia, PA

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Paul Robeson House & Museum

The West Philadelphia home where Paul Robeson lived late in life, now a museum and community cultural hub.

4951 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 · Philadelphia, PA

About Paul Robeson House & Museum

The Paul Robeson House & Museum preserves the last home of the performer and activist Paul Robeson in West Philadelphia. Visitors can take guided tours that cover his life as a singer, actor, athlete, writer, and campaigner for civil rights. The organization, run by the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, also hosts local artists, community discussions, and educational workshops, and the house can be rented for meetings and events.

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  • #African American history
  • #guided tour
  • #music history
  • #community arts

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