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The Smithsonian estimated in February 2012 that museum would to open in 2015. [56] Until then, the museum would occupy a gallery on the second floor of the National Museum of American History. [57] On June 10, 2013, media magnate Oprah Winfrey donated $12 million (~$15.5 million in 2023) to the NMAAHC. This was in addition to the $1 million ...
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 ...
Bead Museum, closed December 2008, [8] Black Fashion Museum, founded 1979, moved to Washington in 1994, closed in 2007 and collection donated to the National Museum of African American History and Culture [9] [10] Corcoran Gallery of Art, open 1869–2014.
Here are 10 museums to visit during Black History Month 2023 to delve into African American history and civil rights, from Montgomery to Baltimore.
The museum was founded in 1964 by a former Foreign Service officer in Capitol Hill. The collection focused on traditional African art and an educational mission to teach black cultural heritage. To ensure the museum's longevity, the founder lobbied Congress to adopt the museum under the Smithsonian's auspices. It joined the Smithsonian in 1979 ...
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/GettyComing off a year when race dominated the national conversation, Black History Month is more relevant than ever. There’s a lot of soul searching going ...
The view of Washington, DC taken from the 2nd floor bay window. The site of the Frederick Douglass home originally was purchased by John Van Hook in about 1855. Van Hook built the main portion of the present house soon after taking possession of the property. For a portion of 1877, the house was owned by the Freedom Savings and Trust Company ...
Feb. 19—During February and beyond, the St. Joseph Museums wants to enlighten people about the past and present for the area's Black community. Throughout Black History Month, staff members have ...