Mell What was the first African American Museum in the US?
The AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM, formerly the Afro-American Cultural & Historical Society Museum (est. 15 April 1953, inc. 21 December 1960), is the first independent nonprofit African American museum established in the U.S. It serves as a center for exhibits and classes on Black History and as a community center for Greater Cleveland.
How big is the National Afro American Museum?
Today, NAAMCC houses over 8,000 artifacts, 600 linear feet of archived materials, and remains a pioneer in preserving and presenting African American history and culture. Learn more about the stories behind the collections and artifacts of the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center.
Are there any museums in Cleveland, OH?
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Museums in Cleveland. This is a list of museums in Cleveland and non-profit and university art galleries. See also List of museums in Ohio for other museums in Cuyahoga County, Ohio and the rest of the state.
Where did most African Americans live in Cleveland?
By World War I, about 10,000 blacks lived in the city. Most of these newcomers settled in the Central Ave. district between the CUYAHOGA RIVER and E. 40th St. At this time, the lower Central area also housed many poor immigrant Italians and Jews (see JEWS AND JUDAISM ).
The AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM, formerly the Afro-American Cultural & Historical Society Museum (est. 15 April 1953, inc. 21 December 1960), is the first independent nonprofit African American museum established in the U.S. It serves as a center for exhibits and classes on Black History and as a community center for Greater Cleveland.
Today, NAAMCC houses over 8,000 artifacts, 600 linear feet of archived materials, and remains a pioneer in preserving and presenting African American history and culture. Learn more about the stories behind the collections and artifacts of the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center.
When did the African American Museum change its name?
In February 1987, the society officially changed its name to the African American Museum. By 1991, the museum reported 1,700 members; admissions produced about one-third of its yearly income.