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Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center

528 Bloom Street, Jackson, MS 39202
601-960-1457
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Ranked #21 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4.0 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Owner description: Located in Jackson's first public school building for African-Americans, this museum, named after a former slave who went on to become the first... more » Owner description: Located in Jackson's first public school building for African-Americans, this museum, named after a former slave who went on to become the first African-American Alderman in Jackson, chronicles the everday lives and culture of people of African decent living in the South during the late 1800s and early 1900s. « less
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“I would recommend the museum to anyone...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2010 via mobile
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I would recommend the museum to anyone with an interest in The underground railroad slavery escape system and the 20th century era of civil rights and blacks migration from the South to northern US cities for better quality of life and job opportunities. This museum also has great depictions of black art paintings. If you have the least bit of... More

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“Very interesting...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2007
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This was a nice feature to stumble upon. The history was great. We did this as a homeschool field trip combined with a trip the state capital. It is located kind of out of the way but still worth finding. There is no guided tour but not really needed.

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