The Brazos Valley African American Museum mourns the loss of Mr. Willie Pruitt, co-founder of the Brazos Valley African American Museum.
“We mourn the loss of a true hero and recognize the great work and vision of Mr. Willie Pruitt,” says Mildred Davis, chair of the African American National Heritage Society. “Without the immeasurable contribution of Mr. Willie Pruitt and his wife Mrs. Mell Pruitt to the Brazos Valley, we would not have the first establishment of its kind to promote the history of Black citizens in the Brazos Valley.”
Mr. Willie Pruitt laid in repose at the Brazos Valley African American Museum on Friday, Feb. 25 from noon to 6 p.m. and funeral services were held for him on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 4201 State Hwy 6 South.
The Brazos Valley African American Museum was built on the site of one of the original Black Schools in the Brazos Valley. It was the brainchild of retired educator, Mrs. Mell Pruitt, and became officially recognized in 1999. The Brazos Valley African American Museum is the first establishment of its kind to promote the history of African American citizens in the Brazos Valley. The mission of the museum is to explore, develop, preserve, and present the cultural history and heritage of African Americans.
Deeply committed to the health and safety of guests, and staff, the Brazos Valley African American Museum requires masks to be worn at all times for guests visiting the museum. Admission hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. Contact the museum for school and group tour reservations outside of museum hours.
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