The West Baton Rouge Museum (Port Allen, Louisiana)

African American Civil Rights Network

The West Baton Rouge Museum in Port Allen, Louisiana was founded by the West Baton Rouge Historical Association in 1968. The two organizations have worked together for over half a century to preserve the history and cultural heritage of the region. The Museum is an educational resource committed to researching, collecting, preserving, and presenting artifacts, documents, and art objects that reflect the history and cultural heritage of West Baton Rouge Parish and surrounding areas.

The West Baton Rouge Museum became part of the African American Civil Rights Network in 2023.

The African American Civil Rights Network recognizes the African American Civil Rights Movement in the United States and the sacrifices made by those who fought against discrimination and segregation. Created by the African American Civil Rights Act of 2017, and coordinated by the National Park Service, the Network tells the stories of the people, places, and events of the U.S. African American Civil Rights Movement through a collection of public and private resources to include properties, facilities, and programs.