Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Current Exhibitions

Upcoming Events

Sat, Aug 02 | | Links to Science presented by The Links, Inc...
Sun, Aug 03 | | Hustle for History Weekly Dance Lessons
Mon, Aug 04 - Fri, Aug 08 | | SESSION FILLED: Camp Africa: Universe Soul
Sat, Aug 09 | | Links to Science presented by The Links, Inc...
Sun, Aug 10 | | Charter One Free Family Second Sunday
Sun, Aug 10 | | Children's Interactive Storytime
Sun, Aug 10 | | Hustle for History Weekly Dance Lessons
Fri, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 17 | | 32nd Annual African World Festival
Sat, Aug 16 | | Links to Science presented by The Links, Inc...
Sun, Aug 17 | | Hustle for History Weekly Dance Lessons

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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 30: "Battle of the Crater"

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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, 7/30/2014

• July 30, 1883 Elizabeth Ross Haynes, the first African American woman to serve on the national boa...
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Today in Black History, 7/29/2014

• July 29, 1794 Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was d...
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Today in Black History, 7/28/2014

• July 28, 1892 Patrick H. Raymond, the first African American fire chief in the United States, died...
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Today in Black History, 7/27/2014

• July 27, 1830 Osborne Perry Anderson, the only African American to escape capture from John Brown’...
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Today in Black History, 7/26/2014

• July 26, 1916 Spottswood William Robinson III, educator, civil rights attorney and judge, was born...
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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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