Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Current Exhibitions

Upcoming Events

Sun, May 19 | | Malcolm X Day: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the "Message to the Grassroots"
Sun, May 19 | | Hustle for History Weekly Dance Lessons
Tue, May 21 | | 30 Days To Lose It! Weekly Workout
Sun, Jun 02 | | Hustle for History Weekly Dance Lessons
Tue, Jun 04 | | 30 Days To Lose It! Weekly Workout
Thu, Jun 06 | | Community Cinema Presents "Love Free or Die" Film Screening & Discussion
Sun, Jun 09 | | Charter One Free Family Second Sunday
Sun, Jun 09 | | Don Barden Foundation Interactive Storytime
Sun, Jun 09 | | Hustle for History Weekly Dance Lessons
Tue, Jun 11 | | 30 Days To Lose It! Weekly Workout

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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 15 "Alexander Thomas Augusta"

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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, 5/19/2013

• May 19, 1885 John Percial Parker received patent number 318,285 for a Portable Screw Press, popula...
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Today in Black History, 5/18/2013

• May 18, 1848 William Alexander Leidesdorff, one of the earliest black settlers in California and o...
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Today in Black History, 5/17/2013

• May 17, 1864 John William “Blind” Boone, pianist and ragtime music composer, was born near Miami, ...
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Today in Black History, 5/16/2013

• May 16, 1840 James Milton Turner, politician and Consul to Liberia, was born enslaved in St. Louis...
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Today in Black History, 5/15/2013

• May 15, 1868 George Henry Wanton, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, was born in Paterson, Ne...
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Store Specials

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You May Have Missed

Spelman College Glee Club Concert, 3/10/2013

Women in the NAACP, 3/10/2013

Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad, 2/28/2013

The Story of Henrietta Lacks, 2/10/2013

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1/21/2013

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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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