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Area History
> The African American Cultural and Historical Museum
In 2000 The Museum entered into a partnership with the University
of Michigan Arts
of Citizenship Project to research the Underground Railroad in
Washtenaw County. This exhibit has been showcased at the Ypsilanti
Public Library, in Detroit, and several other locations. |
The African American Cultural and Historical Museum was founded in Washtenaw County on September 17, 1993. The purpose of the museum is to preserve the legacy and heritage of the African American presence in this community.
The mission of the museum is to gather, catalog and display documents and artifacts that reflect the contributions of African Americans in Washtenaw County.
The Museum is a resource center for providing education and cultural enrichment programs and activities including exhibits, workshops and special events.
Since its incorporation in 1993, the Museum has sponsored numerous events, exhibits and programs, both by itself and in collaboration with other organizations such as the Ann Arbor District Library, The Community Church of God, The University of Michigan Arts of Citizenship Project, Washtenaw Community College, The Ypsilanti District Library, and The Ypsilanti Heritage Festival.
The Museum office is located within the NEW Center at 1100 N. Main Street in Ann Arbor 48104
Plans are underway to finance a permanent home for the African American Cultural & Historical Museum. To contribute please contact:
Mr. Ronald Woods, J.D., President
African American Cultural & Historical Museum
PO Box 130-724
Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0724
Museum Highlights
- In 1993 The Museum held a series of programs on Local Black History
and Culture; the History of African American Churches in Washtenaw County
and Spotlight on Youth.
- In August 1994 the Museum presented “Sweet Traditions”-
an evening with renowned basket weaver, Mary Jackson.
- In November 1995 a Community Forum on The Million Man March was presented.
- In 1996 it sponsored An Excursion into the Life of Ida B. Wells, featuring
Wells’ granddaughter.
- A Gullah Festival at Ann Arbor Civic Theater in 1999 brought the culture
of the South Carolina Sea Islands to Ann Arbor.
- A Bus Tour of African American Heritage Sites in Ypsilanti was conducted
in 1999.
- In 2000 The Museum entered into a partnership with the University of
Michigan Arts
of Citizenship Project to research the Underground Railroad in Washtenaw
County. This exhibit has been showcased at the Ypsilanti Public Library,
in Detroit, and several other locations.
- Sponsored a tour of Washtenaw County Underground Railroad Sites in
July and August of 2002.
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