Oakes African-American Cultural Center –
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The Center is housed in the home of a previous businessman and educator, A.J. Oakes. The house is listed on both the State and National Register of Historic Places.
The Cultural Center provides a means of learning about past artists who have succeeded in spite of adverse conditions, who have achieved fame and have had to concentrate on basis need rather than cultural or enrichment needs. It is a learning center for historic events and outstanding people of the area. The Oakes home is devoted to the collection and preservation of original source materials, millions of priceless pictures, art pieces, unique manuscripts and more. Some of the items are dated back as far as 1868.
When the second story is completely restored it will be the home to the areas famous Blues artists.
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Phone: 800-381-0662
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My family hosted a birthday celebration there this weekend for my mother. It was wonderful. This place is absolutey amazing. When I was a little girl playing with my cousins on Monroe street, we used to pass by and Mr. Oakes would be setting on the porch, I was so scared, because back then the house was brown in color and scary looking; I had no idea I would someday go through those double doors. If anyone ever travels to Y.C, stop by the musuem for a small tour. They are in the process of repairing, but there is still so much to see.
Over the years when I return home from Atlanta for visits with my cousin more like a sister Mrs. Clementine Davis I visit the Oakes African American Cultural Center. Of course since Mrs. Davis is the Curator I often here about events and the most recent exhibits and visitors. This cultural center provides such a rich source of history and culture to inform the lives of diverse audiences including international ones.
It is a treasure of history as well as culture of the region that showcases accomplishments of African Americans who gave so much so that we all could experience a richer life.
Thanks to the Oakes, Mrs. Clementine Davis, Mrs. Catherine Brent, Mr. H.A. Scott, Mrs. Virginia Scott, Ms. Edna Myles, Ms. Edith Myles, Ms. Margaret Harris, Mr. Joseph Thomas and all the other visionaries who made this musuem a reality and a must place to visit while in my own hometown of Yazoo City, Mississippi.
The Oakes African American Cultural Center fondly known as the Oakes House by Mrs. Clementine Davis, Curator. Again, it is a must place to visit while in Yazoo City, Mississippi.
Over the years while visiting in my hometown of Yazoo City I make it a point to visit the Oakes African American Cultural Center with its Curator Mrs. Clementine Davis. This is such a rich source of history and culture about the accomplishements of African Americans that over the years has informed the lives of so many including international audiences.
Thanks to Mrs. Davis and all the other visionaries who have made this resource available to enrich and educate the lives of us all.
if you are a resident or visitor you need to place this site on one of your must places to visit.