The Plano African American Museum (PAAM) is located in the historic Frederick Douglass Community. The PAAM campus expands from 13th street and Ave H to 13th Street and H Place. The Plano African American Museum’s purpose is to educate the citizens of Collin County and surrounding areas on the art, history, and cultural contributions of African Americans and others in the early development of Plano, Collin County and North Texas (particularly around the late 1800s and the early 1900s); to help preserve the heritage and history of the Plano and surrounding community; and, to showcase the early black experience in Collin County. It will guide and facilitate the exploration of the human story of the area’s history, particularly from the African American perspective, through exhibits, educational programs, historic collections, a research library and through collaborations with other community Partners.
