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Review & FAQ:
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What is the Calaboose African American Museum?
- Located inside a building that was originally built as the county jail in the late 1800s, the Calaboose African American Museum houses a variety of letters, photos, and other artifacts that tell the story of African American life in the early days of Texas.
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What exhibits can visitors see at the museum?
- The museum boasts a number of permanent and temporary displays that showcase various aspects of African American history in Texas.
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What is a key highlight of the museum?
- One of the primary highlights is a collection of memorabilia that formerly belonged to jazz musician Eddie Durham.
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Where is the Calaboose African American Museum located?
- 200 Martin Luther King Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, Phone: 512-393-8421

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