The Basics

Opened: 2020
Neighborhood: Downtown
Self-description: “A place where visitors can see themselves in history, explore the African American story in its entirety and gain a greater understanding of the achievements, cultural contributions and experiences of our community.”
Website: roots-101.org

Best of Louisville Stats

Total nominations: 1

The Voting Academy Says

“When I travel, I always go looking for the African American museum in any city. It was shocking that Louisville did not have one, but, thankfully, Lamont Collins founded this one in 2020. It is not just a place to learn about African American history. It has become a place for events, gatherings, community conversations. It has gotten deserved national attention.”