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.