Oakes African American Cultural Center

Location:

312 South Monroe
Yazoo City, MS 39194

Description:

Open Weekdays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon; 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Open other times by appointment. The Oakes African-American Cultural Center is home to a museum, which chronicles the 136-year history of the Oakes family in Yazoo City. Originally a one-room structure, it was purchased in 1866 by John and Mary Oakes, an African-American couple from South Carolina. The house, which grew over the years to a regal two-story structure, was home to members of the Oakes family until 1989, when A.J. Oakes, Jr. died. Today, the Oakes house, which was restored in 1990, also serves as a living classroom to educate visitors about local/regional African-American history and contributions during this period.

Contact Information:

Phone: (662) 746-5038 / (662) 746-7984