Paul Laurence Dunbar House

Paul Laurence Dunbar House Paul Laurence Dunbar (June 27, 1872 – February 9, 1906) was an American poet and author who was be Tours take place throughout the day and admission is FREE.

Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site
Paul Laurence Dunbar (June 27, 1872 – February 9, 1906) was an American poet and author who was best known in his lifetime for his dialect work and his use of metaphor and rhetoric, often in a conversational style. In his short career he produced twelve books of poetry, four novels, four books of short stories, and wrote the lyrics to many popular songs. Du

nbar became the first African American to support himself financially through his writing. Hours of operation:
The Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The last tour is at 3:30 pm. You can start your visit at the visitor center entrance located on Edison Street (just around the corner from the Dunbar house) where you can view a movie and see artifacts and exhibits dedicated to the life of Dunbar. Adult and school groups are welcome; please call in advance to make a reservation at 937.225.7005 ext. 224 or email [email protected].

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219 Paul Laurence Dunbar Street
Dayton, OH
45402

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+19372257705

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