The african-american heritage museum and black veteran s archives artist: dr. charles smith (born: 1940) built: 1986 - 2001 where: 126 south kendall street, aurora, illinois status: sculptures no longer on property In 1986, in the yard of his small home…
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Legendary photographer Richard Avedon made an indelible mark on American culture through his now-iconic images of fashion and his intimate portraiture. This spring, the National Museum of American Jewish History celebrates the work of the late artist…

Be sure to stop by the Welcome Desk as you enter the museum for a schedule of activities and programs. If you are visiting the museum with young children, you may particularly enjoy the hands-on activities and other resources available in the imagiNATIONS…

Looking for some fun, family-friendly activities here in Dallas? Look no further than Fair Park! Known throughout Texas as a National Historic Landmark, Fair Park contains a rich history and offers a one-of-a-kind cultural experience. With 277 acres featuring…

Ripley’s New York is located in the heart of the city, at the iconic Times Square. The museum provides visitors with both a fascinating look at the development of the city that never sleeps, and some of the most amazing phenomena to be found anywhere…

The Milstein Hall of Ocean Life was the setting for the actual sleeping part of the sleepover. Guests were guided to the hall to pick a cot under the 94 foot blue whale or away from it (I met quite a few people over the course of the night who seemed…

My wife and I first visited the National Museum of the American Indian – New York 13 years ago when we moved to NYC. It was also one of our favorite spots to take friends when they visited. And with enough blood in my body that I can rightfully claim…

Overview After nearly 90 years on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art is about to undergo a major renovation and expansion. Helmed by celebrated architect Frank Gehry, the ambitious multi-phase project will see both major…

Lesson Resources An African American Journey: A Resource for Learning the History of African Americans in Maryland and the United States is a teacher’s resource guide developed by the museum and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). This…

Crosscurrents: Modern Art from the Sam Rose and Julie Walters Collection Copublished with D Giles Ltd. 232 pp.: Ill. ISBN: 978-1-907804-80-9 Hardcover, $54.95 Softcover, $39.95 In eighty-eight striking paintings and sculptures, Crosscurrents captures…

Two girls taught me everything I know about the migration patterns of panther chameleons. If you haven’t been to the in New York City, it’s a really phenomenal place with dioramas, dinosaurs, ancient pottery, and everything in between. I grew up a few…

Tishri 30, 5771 Nathan Loube served in the Army in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. He was a lifelong distinguished member of the Jewish War Veterans. For many years he was Commander of the Alexander D. Goode Post 386, Past Commander of the DC Department…

WikiMedia: The next time you re concerned your kids are playing too many video games, calm yourself with this mantra: They re actually studying fine art. The list includes venerable titles like Pac-Man (good luck evading ghosts at the MoMa, bud), Tetris,and…

Acquisition of Works of Art Donate Now The Museum’s collections of some 300, objects represent masterpieces of painting, sculpture, decorative arts and architectural settings from Europe, Asia and the Americas. It s by continually adding new works of…

Boeing 747 forward fuselage Designed originally for Pan American to replace the 707, the giant Boeing 747 revolutionized long-distance air travel when it entered service in 1970. Carrying two and a half times more passengers than the 189-seat 707, the…

In honor of Black History Month, the fourth graders at our school participate in an African American Wax Museum every year. It has become an annual event that is enjoyed by parents, teachers, and the entire student body at our school. In mid-January…

In partnership with the City of Philadelphia through the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Museum administers Mount Pleasant and Cedar Grove. These two colonial houses provide visitors with a glimpse into Philadelphia’s rich cultural heritage. Mount…

The American Museum of Natural History has an awesome new app, which offers turn by turn directions to exhibits, customizable museum tours and exhibit information in the 500, sq foot facility. The Explorer, an app for iPhones and iPod Touches which uses…

Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History & Culture entrance, 830 East Pratt St., Baltimore, Maryland, March 2007. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Programs & Events Calendar, Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American…

On September 21, 2004, the National Museum of the American Indian, the 18th Smithsonian museum, opened to the public. The museum is sustained by both government and private funds. 92, 300 people visited the museum in its first week. Native Americans traveled…

The museum was the brainchild of Icabod Flewellen. Born in 1916 in West Virginia, Flewellen began obsessively collecting items relating to black history at a young age. At that time black history was very seldom studied. Not until 1926 was Dr. Carter…

The Fresno Cubs - all black baseball team Ethnic Oral History Project, 1977-1978: African American Community. © Fresno Historical Society Archives Oral History Project 2004-2005 Pastor Jimmy D. Adams Interviewer: Nancy Whittle Pastor Adams discussed growing…

DESSERT CONTEST ANNOUNCED Harrison Museum of African American Culture is pleased to announce that the Dessert Contest will be one of the events at the Henry Street Festival. There is no entry fee; and the first 10 applications received at the Harrison…

Saturday and Sunday, November 7 and 8, 2015 The largest Native American arts fair in Southern California, this marketplace features 200 artists who represent more than 40 tribes. The weekend also includes performances, demonstrations, film, theatre, and…

Museum of Latin American Art Location: Long Beach, CA Region: West Website: Description: The Museum of Latin American Art educates the public through the collection, preservation, presentation and interpretation of modern and contemporary Latin American…

Collections and disciplines Opportunities at museums are largely confined to natural history. Museum research is driven, and often defined, by institutions specimen collections — extensive libraries of natural history objects that are conserved and catalogued…

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Reporting to the Associate Director and Helena Rubinstein Chair of Education, the Director of Public Programs & Public Engagement will develop, plan, and implement all public programs, including…