Posts Tagged ‘American history’
Ona Judge Escaped From Slavery While George Washington Was Busy Eating Dinner Inside. Now, a New Mural Honors Her Legacy
The mural remembers the Ona Judge’s brave act, which allowed her to live the majority of her life as a free woman.
Read MoreABHM Book Club: How Black History Can Save Your Life by Ernest Crimm III
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s August Book of the Month: How Black History Can Save Your Life: From the Talk to George Floyd, Everything You Need to Know to Deescalate a Racist Situation by Ernest Crim III. We invite you to join us on August 29th at 1:30 p.m. for a discussion of the book at America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) or virtually via Zoom.
Read MoreABHM Book Club: Black Patriots and Loyalists by Alan Gilbert
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s July Book of the Month: Black Patriots and Loyalists: Fighting for Emancipation in the War for Independence by Alan Gilbert. We invite you to join us on July 25th at 1:30 p.m. for a discussion of the book at America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) or virtually via Zoom.
Read MoreFamily History Day
Like our nation, every family has a story worth telling. To honor the traditions of family history and storytelling, join America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) for a Griot-led tour exploring the history and experiences of African American families. Visitors will also have opportunities to learn how to preserve family stories and meaningful objects while encouraging younger generations to connect with their ancestors through a hands-on “Museum of Me” activity.
Read MoreBook Swap & ABHM Book Club
In partnership with the Milwaukee Public Library, join America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) at the MPL–Good Hope Branch for an evening of conversation exploring the accessibility of scholarship, activism, and the role cultural institutions play in telling the story of America. The evening will conclude with an ABHM Book Club discussion of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings by Annette Gordon-Reed followed by a community book swap.
Read MoreABHM Book Club: Thomas Jefferson & Sally Hemings by Annette Gordon-Reed
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s June Book of the Month: Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy by Annette Gordon-Reed. We invite you to join us on June 22nd at 6:00 p.m. for a discussion of the book at the Milwaukee Public Library – Good Hope Branch. Prior to the book club discussion, guests are invited to attend a panel conversation beginning at 5:00 p.m. Following the discussion, participants are welcome to stay for a community book swap.
Read MoreABHM at Milton House Civil War Days
This annual event offers students, families, and the public an immersive opportunity to experience the Civil War era through interactive stations and living history reenactments. Visitors encounter portrayals of soldiers, medical personnel, and civilians whose lives were shaped by one of the most consequential periods in American history.
Read MoreThe civil-rights activists planned to change the world, not just the country
When people think of the Civil Rights Movement, they often think of leaders like MLK, ignoring women and grassroots efforts working toward equality.
Read MoreAfter 50 Years, A Black Woman Developer Is Reclaiming Land Taken From Her Community
With just 0.1% of developers being Black women, Anyeley Hallov’a is building on her own terms and bringing resources back to the community
Read MoreUnderground Railroad museum sues Trump administration alleging it canceled grant
The Underground Railroad filed a lawsuit Friday demanding their federal grant be reinstated by the Trump administration.
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