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Nina Simone's Childhood Home Restored, Cultural District Planned

1/4/2026

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The childhood home of Nina Simone, the singer, in Tryon, North Carolina, has been restored by a Black artists' collective, including her brother Samuel Waymon, with completion in September 2025 for nearly $850,000.
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF) oversees the project and plans a cultural district and public tours for 2027.
Waymon plans to release a duet with Nina Simone's voice, blending past and present.

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Story summary

The childhood home of Nina Simone, the singer, in Tryon, North Carolina, has been restored by a Black artists' collective, including her brother Samuel Waymon, with completion in September 2025 for nearly $850,000.
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF) oversees the project and plans a cultural district and public tours for 2027.
Waymon plans to release a duet with Nina Simone's voice, blending past and present.