The Black History Showcase features a diverse mix of enlightening exhibits and activities that use “real people, real objects and real stories” to accurately present important eras and extraordinary achievements or events in African American history. This tribute to Black History utilizes interactive, educational, inspirational exhibits, living legend history makers, award winning documentary films and lectures by African American history educators.
REAL OBJECTS
The Black History Showcase includes real artifacts, and replicas to connect the past and present. The Lest We Forget Exhibit features the most extensive collection of slavery artifacts and Jim Crow memorabilia ever assembled for public examination free-of-charge. This includes shackles, branding irons, documents and more. Our Black Inventions Exhibit shows the invaluable, intellectual contributions African Americans have made and continue to make to society. This includes replicas and other information about items invented by African Americans.
REAL PEOPLE & REAL STORIES
Attendees can meet “living legends” like Negro League Players, Tuskegee Airmen and Buffalo Soldiers. They will hear first hand accounts of the trials, tribulations and triumphs of people who have defied life’s obstacles to make positive contributions to the world.
Save The Date!
FREE ADMISSION & EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Date: April 23rd & 24th, 2011
Time: 11am - 7pm
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