African American Museum

It’s been 12 years since President George W. Bush signed legislation creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Following years of fundraising, artifact collection…

Thu Jan 22 15:12:29 EST 2015 For those of you in the Houston area, take special note - an opportunity to see some films covered on this blog, that you may never get to see otherwise. Details…

We offer 7 different African American tours. Each is 6 hours. They normally begin at 9:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM. Each includes a stop for lunch, normally at a traditional African American restaurant…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Founded by Dr. Charles H. Wright, Detroit’s first International Afro-American Museum (IAM) was established in 1965. Inspired by a memorial for Danish World War II heroes, Dr. Wright was convinced…

Live art installation “The Journey, ” welcomes Wright Gala attendees replicates the Belly of the Beast gallery in The Wright Museum s permanent exhibit, And Still We Rise . Charles H. Wright…

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, an event that commemorates the anniversary of the passage and ratification of the 13th Amendment, which put an end to slavery after the Civil…

The DuSable Museum of African American History has announced the appointment of Perri Irmer, an attorney, architect, and facilities management professional, as its new president and CEO, effective…

Phil McCausland| Special to The Advocate More than 1.1 million African-American service members contributed to the United States’ effort in World War II. But their sacrifices changed little about…

Museum building will be opening soon Visit Museum information table at 105th Street during the Museum Mile Festival on June 12, 2012 6:00pm - 9:00 pm Designed by the celebrated Robert A.M. Stern…

Membership Special! NAAM Members enjoy several exclusive experiences and opportunities not available to the general public! As a NAAM Member, you make a powerful statement in support of our mission…