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African American Museum

980-888-4005

Gastonia

300 Firestone St.

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Found in the Loray Mill in Gastonia is the African American Museum of History Culture. This museum preserves the history of the innumerable contributions of African Americans to the growth and prosperity of Gaston County.


About The Founders

This museum was founded by, Dorothy “Dot” and Bobby Guthrie, husband and educator, were determined to showcase Black history and culture in a museum that houses and reflects documented artifacts of the…

African American Museum

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