Named after the journalist, educator, and leader in the late 19th-century Civil Rights Movement, the museum and cultural center are dedicated to the life and legacy of Ida Bell Wells, as well as to African and African-American history, art, and culture.
The permanent exhibit showcases a collection of Wells’ memorabilia, which includes awards she received and personal items.
The museum offers educational programs for children and adults and housing a Genealogy room which consists of documentation of several local African-American families.
