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History
The final resting place of Ghana's first president and also the venue for the declaration of Ghana's independence. (Formerly Polo Grounds)
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Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum
The final resting place of Ghana's first president and also the venue for the declaration of Ghana's independence. (Formerly Polo Grounds)
Independence Square (also known as "Black Star Square") is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ghana. It was built in 1961 and it contains monuments to Ghana's independence struggle, including the Independence Arch, Black Star Gate, and the Liberation Day Monument.
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Black Star Square
Independence Square (also known as "Black Star Square") is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ghana. It was built in 1961 and it contains monuments to Ghana's independence struggle, including the Independence Arch, Black Star Gate, and the Liberation Day Monument.
The National Museum of Ghana has been in operation since March 5th, 1957. The museum has three primary collection areas; Archaeology, Ethnography, and Art, which are used to weave together a story about Ghana's rich cultural history.
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National Museum of Ghana
The National Museum of Ghana has been in operation since March 5th, 1957. The museum has three primary collection areas; Archaeology, Ethnography, and Art, which are used to weave together a story about Ghana's rich cultural history.
Jamestown and Usshertown are the oldest districts of Accra, Ghana, and emerged as communities around the 17th century British James Fort and Dutch Ussher Fort on the Gulf of Guinea coast. These districts were developed at the end of the 19th century, and following the rapid growth of the city during the 20th century, they became areas of a dense mixture of commercial and residential use.
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Jamestown Lighthouse
600 Bruce Rd Jamestown and Usshertown are the oldest districts of Accra, Ghana, and emerged as communities around the 17th century British James Fort and Dutch Ussher Fort on the Gulf of Guinea coast. These districts were developed at the end of the 19th century, and following the rapid growth of the city during the 20th century, they became areas of a dense mixture of commercial and residential use.
The Centre is a complex of four major buildings which include the home where Dr. DuBois spent his last years, an Administrative building, the Marcus Garvey Guest House, and the tomb of Dr. DuBois and his dear wife Shirley Graham DuBois.
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Dubois Centrum voor Panafrikaanse Cultuur
Fifth Link RoadThe Centre is a complex of four major buildings which include the home where Dr. DuBois spent his last years, an Administrative building, the Marcus Garvey Guest House, and the tomb of Dr. DuBois and his dear wife Shirley Graham DuBois.
Arts and Culture
The Center for National Culture is the best place to learn the specialty of local art and culture. It was established in 1982. The center specializes in such arts and crafts as ceramics and pottery, rattle making, weaving, wood carving, painting, and sculpture. There is also an Art Gallery, cafes and restaurants, and a textile market where you can buy various art objects and handicrafts. The Center for National Culture often organizes theater and dance performances and local music concerts.
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Centrum voor Nationale Cultuur
John Evans Atta Mills High StreetThe Center for National Culture is the best place to learn the specialty of local art and culture. It was established in 1982. The center specializes in such arts and crafts as ceramics and pottery, rattle making, weaving, wood carving, painting, and sculpture. There is also an Art Gallery, cafes and restaurants, and a textile market where you can buy various art objects and handicrafts. The Center for National Culture often organizes theater and dance performances and local music concerts.