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About Eddie Mae Herron Center and Museum
The Eddie Mae Herron Center and Museum preserves nearly two centuries of African American history and culture in Randolph County, Arkansas. Housed in the restored former Pocahontas Colored School, originally St. Mary’s AME Church built in 1919, it honors Eddie Mae Herron, who was central to the school from 1948 to 1965. The center aims to increase understanding of African American contributions and foster community connection.
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The Eddie Mae Herron Center and Museum preserves nearly two centuries of African American history and culture in Randolph County, Arkansas. Housed in the restored former Pocahontas Colored School, originally St. Mary’s AME Church built in 1919, it honors Eddie Mae Herron, who was central to the school from 1948 to 1965. The center aims to increase understanding of African American contributions and foster community connection.