Museum of Black Arkansans and Performing Arts Center facts for kids
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First Baptist Church
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| Location | Jct. of 12th and Louisiana Sts., SW corner, Little Rock, Arkansas |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1941 |
| Architect | A. N. McAninch |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 94000823 |
| Added to NRHP | August 9, 1994 |
The Museum of Black Arkansans and Performing Arts Center is a special place in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is both a museum and a place for live shows. You can find it at 1224 South Louisiana Street.
This center is located in what used to be the First Baptist Church of Little Rock. This old church building is very important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. The church was built in 1941. It is a great example of a building style called Collegiate Gothic architecture. A local architect named A.N. McAninch designed it. The First Baptist Church congregation now meets at a different location.
About the Museum and Its Goals
The Museum of Black Arkansans was started in 1993. A person named Ernie Dodson created it. At first, people called it "Ernie's Museum of Black Arkansans." Many still use its short name, EMOBA.
What Does the Museum Do?
The museum has an important goal. It wants to help people learn about Arkansas's Black history. It also works to create a sense of pride in the community. This includes schools, colleges, and universities.
The museum celebrates Black Arkansans who were pioneers. These are people who were the first or the best in their fields. It shows how their struggles and successes helped shape Arkansas.
Performing Arts Center
The museum is also developing a performing arts theater. This theater will highlight and train African-American artists. You can visit the museum by making an appointment.
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