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W.E.B. Dubois Center

Outside of Accra, Accra, Ghana
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Ranked #7 of 14 attractions in Accra
Type: Historic Sites
Description: This is the home, library and final resting place of American-born crusader for social justice, William Edward Burghardt DuBois.
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Jackson, Mississippi
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

I enjoyed visiting the center and found the visit inspiring. It was great to hear about Dr. Dubois life in Ghana

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California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

The history of this remarkable man is clearly explained here. One should take the time to learn about him.

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Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

Service is slow. Hours appear to be irregular. Disappointing. This place could be so much better if they did a better study of the market.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

The story of Dubois is fascinating and the whole center is very interesting to visit, especially the various rooms, library and special displays.

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Accra, Ghana
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

It gives you goose pimples looking at the work of Dubois from early in the century. The place is okay with out a lot of fanfare . Quite basic . The library is okay. no big deal . but worth a look to see .

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Columbia, MD
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2012

Rather dingy house with some memoriabilia. Not worth the time unless you are a member of Dubois' fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha.

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King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

If you're in Accra, Ghana you must visit the W.E.B. Dubois Center. The history shared and knowledge gained are priceless.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2012

We learned so much about our African heritage here and that Dubois died in the house where his museum was set up. The guide was very knowledgeable and surprisingly for a Ghanaian didn't believe in God, but I suppose his atheism could have been driven by Dubois, who was also an atheist.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2012

if you are looking for some piece of history about a man who believed in goodness and how best practices for the humanity of Africans and the world at large,look no further.i was awed by the intelligence and humility of such a person.Rich in books,pictures and the environment W Dubois lived in till his death.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2012

very interesting i liked especially that they still have the original house where Du Bois lived..an old colonial building. Food is EXCELLENT there so make it a point to have a snack there

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