Washington County African American Museum and Cultural Arts Center

OUR MISSION

To research, collect, preserve, and interpret for public enrichment the history, art, and culture of African Americans with an emphasis on Washington County, North Carolina.

OuR VISION

To inspire, educate, and transform an appreciation for Washington County

HISTORY

Discovering and contextualizing the experiences of African Americans in Washington County, the state of North Carolina and beyond.

NOTABLE RESIDENTS

Honoring the people who have helped shape Washington County, North Carolina, and the world.

Artifacts

Examining the historical objects that have helped form and transform our communities.

churches

Exploring our spiritual journeys.

genealogies

Investigating our families and personal narratives.

programs and events

Celebrating the breadth and depth of our cultures and experiences.

OUR resources

Our collections span a broad range of objects and ephemera tied to the people, the land and the experiences of African Americans in Washington County and the surrounds.

history

People
Places
Events

artifacts

Objects
Photographs
Ephemera

The work of WCAAM has quickly become an invaluable resource in our community. It is a point of pride and joy to see my history not only represented, but celebrated.

Rosa Brown

Founding Member