African-American Cultural Arts & History Center, Burlington

About African-American Cultural Arts & History Center

The African-American Cultural Arts and History Center in Burlington documents and celebrates the cultural heritage of Alamance County's African-American community. Visitors explore exhibits and collections housed at the center that preserve the region's rich history through artifacts, oral histories, and visual documentation. The center actively collects and preserves materials related to personal, familial and generational, industrial, and commercial history. A library serves as a resource for those researching the community's past. Exhibits highlight the craftmanship and innovation of Black men and women in Burlington who contributed to local commerce and artistic vision. The center recognizes individuals whose lasting impact shaped the African-American community. Through community partnerships, the institution documents these stories and makes them accessible to the public. As a cultural site and museum, the center serves education and heritage preservation for visitors interested in learning about this important local history.