The Walker County African American Historical and Alumni Association will open its museum and cultural center in LaFayette, this Saturday. It’s located in the Wardlaw Building at 309 North Main.

Beverly Foster, the organization’s founder and president said the museum is focusing on the post-slavery history of Black Americans in the region.

It will feature digital touchscreen exhibits, a timeline of African American history sponsored by the Georgia Humanities Council, as well as photographs and historical artifacts from Walker County. Exhibits on Black schools, churches and items brought from Africa have also been compiled for the museum.

The museum also documents Black Walker Countians who have become famous artists, scientists, singers, war heroes and athletes.

The African American Museum and Cultural Center will have its grand opening at 1 p.m. this Saturday, December 17th.

WQCH