Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Current Exhibitions

Upcoming Events

Sun, Mar 09 | | Charter One Free Family Second Sunday
Sun, Mar 09 | | Children's Interactive Storytime
Sun, Mar 09 | | Finding Mona Lisa 313: Art Changes Lives Doc...
Sun, Mar 09 | | 1300 Lafayette East (Theatrical Production)
Sun, Mar 09 | | Hustle for History Weekly Dance Lessons
Tue, Mar 11 | | Jordan Anderson Writes a Letter (Theatrical ...
Tue, Mar 11 | | 30 Days To Lose It! Weekly Workout
Wed, Mar 12 | | Jordan Anderson Writes a Letter (Theatrical ...
Thu, Mar 13 | | Jordan Anderson Writes a Letter (Theatrical ...
Thu, Mar 13 | | Love for Detroit: The #313Dlove Event

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Voices of the Civil War

This five-year, monthly film series dedicated to celebrating and commemorating the Civil War over the sesquicentennial follows the events and issues as they unfolded for African Americans.

Episode 25 "Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler"

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About the Museum

Welcome to the world's largest institution dedicated to the African American experience! The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History provides learning opportunities, exhibitions, programs and events based on collections and research that explore the diverse history and culture of African Americans and their African origins.

Founded in 1965 by Detroit obstetrician Dr. Charles Wright, this 125,000 square foot museum is located in the heart of Midtown Detroit's Cultural Center. Key to the experience is And Still We Rise: Our Journey Through African American History and Culture, the Museum's 22,000 square foot, interactive core exhibit, which attracts and enthralls thousands of visitors per year. Thousands more enjoy a wide array of spectacular events including concerts, film screenings, lectures, performances, community health & fitness classes, and so much more!

An amazing adventure of history, art and achievement awaits you or your group at The Wright Museum™!

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From the Museum Blog

Today in Black History, 3/9/2014

• March 9, 1841 The United States Supreme Court in United States v. Libellants and Claimants of the ...
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Today in Black History, 3/8/2014

• March 8, 1825 Alexander Thomas Augusta, surgeon, professor of medicine and Civil War veteran, was ...
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Today in Black History, 3/7/2014

• March 7, 1897 Harriet Ann Jacobs, author and abolitionist speaker, died. Jacobs was born enslaved ...
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Today in Black History, 3/6/2014

• March 6, 1857 The United States Supreme Court ruled in Dred Scott v. Sandford, commonly referred t...
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Today in Black History, 3/5/2014

• March 5, 1770 Crispus Attucks, the first martyr of the American Revolution, was killed in the Bost...
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Store Specials

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You May Have Missed

Kwanzaa Celebrations,
12/26 - 29/2013

41st Annual Noel Night, 12/7/2013

Sean Blackman's Afro Brazilian Concert, 11/16/2013

Literacy: We Are The Change Conference, 11/14/2013

The Great Migration w/Dr. Darlene Clark Hine, 10/24/2013

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(Not) Just For Kids

Kids, parents & teachers - Check out the following cool tools:

Ancient West African History Modules

Interactive Timeline - from 500BCE - 1800 CE

Interactive Map of Africa

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