African American Museum

Our Mission The mission of the Evansville African American Museum is to continually develop a resource and cultural center to collect, preserve, and educate the public on the history and traditions…

Historical Origins The National Museum of African American History and Culture, established by law in 2003, is the culmination of decades of efforts to commemorate African American history. Although…

The African American Museum of Iowa nestled along the Cedar River in downtown Cedar Rapids, has been carrying out its mission since 1994 and has since become one of the leading educational resources…

Along a stretch of museums and other points of interest in Minneapolis sits a beautiful Victorian mansion at 1700 3rd Ave. S. that houses the Minnesota African American Museum (MAAM). Though…

Zachary Stocks received an MA in Museology at the University of Washington and a BA in anthropology and history from the College of William & Mary with the NIAHD certificate in museum…

Through ongoing collaboration with the communities it serves, NAAM creates exhibitions that are relevant, inclusive, engaging, and entertaining. Our exhibitions explore the connections between…

On a recent Friday night in New York City, young professionals gathered to learn about and support the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Approximately 150 people…

While February is Black History Month, it’s not the only time of year you can learn about the innovations, sacrifices and accomplishments of African Americans. In fact, there’s a place right…

On Friday, June 22nd, Katrina De Wees, Education Assistant at The Studio Museum in Harlem, sat down with Benjamin Barson, Production Manager at Ginny’s Supper Club Red Rooster Harlem, to discuss…

June is African American Music Appreciation Month! Created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, this month celebrates the African-American musical influences that comprise an important part of…

November 1, 1945 John H. Johnson published the first issue of Ebony magazine. The monthly magazine has published continuously since then with a current total circulation of more than 1.2 million…

Cincinnati USA s unique location on the Ohio River, the Mason Dixon Line, makes the region a top draw to learn more about Afican American hertiage. Below, explore itineraries and attractions…

Wells Fargo and the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) present A frican American Treasures from The Kinsey Collection . With this stunning collection, HMAAC celebrates the 50th…

Chip Somodevilla-Getty Images Construction continues on the National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall, Oct. 1, 2014 in Washington, DC. A mother stoops down…

9th Cavalry How They Got Their NameStories relating to the origin of the legendary name “Buffalo Soldiers” are as varied as there are people to tell them. Presented here are a few of the most…

Photo © Rachel Cooper, licensed to About.com, Inc. The African American Civil War Memorial and Museum in Washington, DC commemorates the more than 200, soldiers of the U.S. Colored Troops who…

BRONZEVILLE — Morris Davis, a retired Chicago firefighter, said the average person knows little about the contributions made by blacks, let alone black firefighters, so he decided to start a…