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•pg_13-27__BMT_pg3-58 1/8/14 6:38 PM Page 27 For a truly inspirational tour of African American Culture, you are invited to visit the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum. w ith seven galleries and hundreds of artifacts, newspaper clippings and original art, the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum exposes you to a number of time periods. From early African royalty to the Civil Rights Movement to current events, this museum is a true showcase of the African American heritage for all generations. aRT The Museum features several exhibition areas specifically devoted to fine art and folk art. These works of art reach out to capture the essence of the African American culture. Each display is carefully preserved to ensure this special African American art is here for years to come. hISTORY The African American history is unique, poignant and inspiring. With 23 vibrant murals, you can trace a journey from pre-historic Africa to post-Katrina America. Each mural is accompanied by an audio presentation that brings the MUSEUM MISSION The African American Museum is an institution dedicated to the research, identification, selection, acquisition, presentation and preservation of visual art forms and historical documents that relate to the African American community. murals to life. Additionally, sports enthusiasts will be entertained with a special collection of sports memorabilia from local athletes who made a difference in the community. cULTURE Created by Southern University in Baton Rouge, the museum's largest exhibition takes you to the early cultures of Africa, a land as creative as it is massive. Here you can explore what ancient Africans wore and why. See how pottery, jewelry, math and science evolved in humanity's first home. Discover a past that is relative to the present. It is a cultural journey for everyone to explore.