Back to school
I had a meeting over at the Smith Robertson Museum on Wednesday. (The museum is housed in the final site of the first public school built for African-American students in Jackson.) What a treasure! I had been there a few years ago, and I remember noticing that parts of the facility were closed and/or in disrepair. Well, the staff of the museum (and its generous donors) have made a huge renovation possible. The facility is now freshly updated, and practically every room of the building is open to the public.
The museum has wonderful handmade quilts on display, as well as artifacts from the school itself and work by local African-American artists. I noticed some beautiful black and white photographs by Roland Freeman as well as several large, colorful pieces in a light-filled atrium. On the upper floor, artifact displays depict African-American life, including period clothing and furniture. The museum also has a fabulous gift shop featuring African-inspired pieces, including baskets, vases, wall hangings, and more. (Note: prices in the gift shop are extremely reasonable. Please budget for the "must-have" syndrome that will overtake you when you walk into the gift shop.)
The museum, which is owned by the City of Jackson, is open every day of the week. Admission is $4 for adults, with discounts for children and seniors. For additional information, call the museum at 601-960-1457.
The museum has wonderful handmade quilts on display, as well as artifacts from the school itself and work by local African-American artists. I noticed some beautiful black and white photographs by Roland Freeman as well as several large, colorful pieces in a light-filled atrium. On the upper floor, artifact displays depict African-American life, including period clothing and furniture. The museum also has a fabulous gift shop featuring African-inspired pieces, including baskets, vases, wall hangings, and more. (Note: prices in the gift shop are extremely reasonable. Please budget for the "must-have" syndrome that will overtake you when you walk into the gift shop.)
The museum, which is owned by the City of Jackson, is open every day of the week. Admission is $4 for adults, with discounts for children and seniors. For additional information, call the museum at 601-960-1457.
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