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The museum celebrates the African-American history of Central Illinois. Exhibits and presentations include the presence of quasi-legal slavery in pioneer Springfield starting in 1819, the founding of the Pike County free village of New Philadelphia in 1836, and the construction of the Lincoln Colored Old Folks and Orphans Home in 1904. The ...
Artists Angel Ware of Springfield, left, and Tori Kolanowski, also of Springfield, stand with some of their and others' art at the underground Artist exhibit at the African American History Museum ...
Pages in category "African-American museums in Illinois" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. ... DuSable Black History Museum and Education ...
Its origins as the Ebony Museum of Negro History and Art began in the work of Margaret and Charles Burroughs, Bernard Goss, and others to correct the perceived omission of black history and culture in the education establishment. [3] [4] The museum was originally located on the ground floor of the Burroughses' home at 3806 S. Michigan Avenue.
Students presented a Black History Month program Feb. 15 at Nyack High School. They performed music, dance and readings based on the theme of "Black Joy." Members of the African American and ...
The program also works with students of all races to educate them about Black history. Cardoza was emcee for the fashion show Sunday and, during the spoken word segment, recited "Black Woman" by ...
An example of an African American museum: The Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum. Woodson was the founder of Black History Month, and a noted educator. This is a list of museums in the United States whose primary focus is on African American culture and history. Such museums are commonly known as African American museums ...
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