Jim-Ree African American Museum, Inc.
24 South Oliver Street Elberton, Georgia 30635
General Information
Jimmy O. White
- History
- Jim-Ree African American Museum, Inc. (JAAM) was founded in 1995 by Jimmy O. White. JAAM began as a month long display during February Black History Month Celebration and grew into the idea of a year long display. After 13 years of itinerant exhibits and programs, in 2007 JAAM secured a home through a 50 year lease of the Historic Elbert County Jail from the Elbert County Commissioners, Georgia. JAAM is in the process of raising capital funds and rehabilitating the site.
- Jim-Ree African American Museum, Inc. (JAAM) was founded in 1995 by Jimmy O. White. JAAM began as a month long display during February Black History Month Celebration and grew into the idea of a year long display. After 13 years of itinerant exhibits and programs, in 2007 JAAM secured a home through a 50 year lease of the Historic Elbert County Jail from the Elbert County Commissioners, Georgia. JAAM is in the process of raising capital funds and rehabilitating the site.
- Mission
- JAAM is dedicated to the identification, preservation and renewal of African American history and culture. JAAM's goal is to educate people about both the contributions of African Americans in the area and the impact of African Americans on the nation and the world. Through its seminars, exhibitions and special programs, JAAM will cultivate an appreciation for the cultural heritage and achievements of African Americans.
- Governance
- The Board of Directors is legally responsible for the governance of the museum and the conducting of its operations in accordance with local, state, federal laws and its bylaws.
- Location
- 24 South Oliver Street; Elberton, Georgia 30635
- Mail-Address
- P.O. Box 6281, Elberton, Georgia 30635
- Humanity Activities
- 100% of activities are in the humanities.
- Collections
- Local oral stories inclusive of revolutionary war heroes Kate and Jack Heard, local African American school yearbooks and pictures, local African American Church histories, local African American political history, Long Playing (LP) album collection
- Artifacts: farming, granite, clocks
- Exhibits: Civil Rights, Inventions, Martin Luther King Assassination, Early Churches, Rev. Dr. William Henry Heard, Sports, Music, Granite, African
- Programs
- Cultural Umbrella: MLK, Black History Month, Juneteenth, Kwanzaa
- Arts: biennial play, concerts
- Board of Directors
- Committees and Committee Chairs
- Black History Month Pamela Allen
- Community Jazz Concert Jimmy White
- Soul Food Extravaganza David Nunnually
- Juneteenth Festival Janie Bailey, George B. Eberhardt, Betty Harper
- Liturgical Praise Off April Hamm
- Friends of JAAM Don Fortson
- Kwanzaa Celebration Frances Hubbard
- Community Outreach John Clark
- Finance Aurolyn White
- Membership Patricia Allen
- Pinetown Cemetery (AKA St. Mary's) Gary Jones
- Public Relations Gary Jones
- Site Jimmy White
