Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Current Exhibitions

Upcoming Events

Fri, Apr 25 | | Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comed...
Sat, Apr 26 | | Meet the Scientist Saturday featuring Terenc...
Sun, Apr 27 | | Hustle for History Weekly Dance Lessons
Tue, Apr 29 | | 30 Days To Lose It! Weekly Workout
Wed, Apr 30 | | Re:Source 2014 presented by CultureSource
Sat, May 03 | | Raw Vegan Meal Tasting presented by Holistic...
Sun, May 04 | | Hustle for History Weekly Dance Lessons
Tue, May 06 | | 30 Days To Lose It! Weekly Workout
Sat, May 10 | | "My Amazing Mom" Mother's Day Concert...
Sun, May 11 | | Charter One Free Family Second Sunday

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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 26 "1st Kansas Colored Infantry"

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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, 4/24/2014

• April 24, 1886 Augustine John Tolton was ordained to the priesthood in Rome, Italy and directed to...
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Today in Black History, 4/23/2014

• April 23, 1856 Granville T. Woods, hall of fame inventor often called the “Black Edison,” was born...
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Today in Black History, 4/22/2014

• April 22, 1921 Candido de Guerra Camero, jazz percussionist, was born in Havana, Cuba. Prior to mo...
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Today in Black History, 4/21/2014

• April 21, 1896 Thomas Boyne, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, died. Boyne was born in 1849 ...
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Today in Black History, 4/20/2014

• April 20, 1906 Everett Frederick Morrow, businessman and the first African American to hold an exe...
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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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