215-413-8655. phillyseaport.org. Located on the south side of City Hall, the Octavius V. Catto Memorial is the first monument in Philadelphia dedicated to an individual African-American.

ACES Museum was originally known as Parker Hall, a USO-style party venue for African-American veterans of World War II. This dramatic performance is all about wemilere, a celebration of deities (orishas) in the Yoruba religion and culture, which has spread from Nigeria and Benin to the United States, United Kingdom, Cuba, and several Caribbean nations.
West Philadelphia’s Paul Robeson House served as the residence for the esteemed human-rights activist, scholar, attorney, actor, athlete and singer during the last decade of his life. Our children need to know how special they are. Paul Robeson is best known for his deep singing voice, playing a title role in Showboat among other shows. ),Rodin Museum, and Washington Monument Fountain (my favorite)." Thanks to the Ragsdale’s for all they do to convey this information to the public. Contact us for more information. In 1787, a dispute over segregated seating policies led to a walkout and the creation of African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas and Mother Bethel AME Church. Whether you are in education and want to learn more about slavery, a business, organization or an individual who loves to preserve and cares about the history of enslaved Africans, you can support LWFSM today. This new mural, created by Ernel Martinez, made its debut in late 2017, just a few blocks away from Coltrane’s home at 1511 N. 33rd Street. Built in 1768, It was owned by a family of Quaker abolitionists and in the late 19th century served as a safe house for slaves making their way to freedom. Reservations are required for the daily museum tour. At The President’s House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation, visitors view the structural fragments of the residence of Presidents Washington and Adams. At 6 p.m., former Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Sofiya Ballin will discuss her identity series Black History Untold, which explores the black experience through personal essays (and earned her the National Association of Black Journalist Award in 2017). As we begin a gradual, phased reopening for the Museum,  we’re putting safety first  with new measures in place to protect everyone’s health. ​The African American Museum in Philadelphia is the first institution built by a major United States city to house and interpret the life and work of African Americans. Philadelphia has a rich African American history, one that’s evolving to this day. LWFSM tears the scab of mystery and shame off the subject of SLAVERY and shines light on the enduring spirit of our African American ancestors and the contributions they have made in the building of America. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. God Bless you for this museum and bringing it to us. Among the freedom fighters who stayed here: William Still and, according to family lore, Harriet Tubman. Prior to 1950, there were about 30 museums devoted to African American culture and history in the United States. Where: Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, 419 S. 6th Street. 6 p.m. Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, 901 S. Broad St. Free, registration recommended. Albert Barnes’ interest in African art dates back to the early 1920s, when he acquired traditional masks and sculptures from multiple regions of Africa. Underground Railroad Museum at Belmont Mansion, Belmont Mansion, 2000 Belmont Mansion Drive, The Concord School House and Upper Burying Ground of Germantown, The Concord School House and Upper Burying Ground of Germantown, 6309 Germantown Avenue, Historic Fair Hill, 5501 Germantown Avenue, The Johnson House Historic Site, 6306 Germantown Avenue, The Liberty Bell Center, 526 Market Street, Octavius V. Catto Memorial, 2 E. Penn Square, Once Upon A Nation’s Storytelling Benches, Various locations including Independence Square, 111 S. Independence Mall West, The President’s House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation, Washington Square, 210 W. Washington Square, Valley Forge National Historical Park, 1400 N. Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, The African American Museum in Philadelphia, The African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street, Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, The Colored Girls Museum, 4613 Newhall Street, Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery, 5501 Germantown Avenue, Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd Street, National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut Street, The National Marian Anderson Museum, 762 Martin Street, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Free Library of Philadelphia — Parkway Central Library, Various locations including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Tides of Freedom: African Presence on the Delaware River, Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, 6361 Lancaster Avenue, Arch Street Friends Meeting House, 320 Arch Street, Mother Bethel African American Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church and Richard Allen Museum, Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, 419 S. 6th Street, St. George's United Methodist Church, 235 N. 4th Street, Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, 738 S. Broad Street, Destinations Showcasing Black Artists in Philadelphia, guide to destinations for works by Black artists, Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Avenue. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Our memberships provide wonderful benefits and supports our goal to preserve and conserve our the history of enslaved Africans. Peruse a guide to destinations for works by Black artists to learn more. At Cliveden, tours and artifacts uncover details about life on Northern plantations, efforts to escape enslavement and the legal maneuverings of one of the North’s largest slave owners to run a plantation in abolitionist Philadelphia. Where: St. George's United Methodist Church, 235 N. 4th Street. Admission includes full access to the museum. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. West Laurel Hill Cemetery, 225 Belmont Ave., Bala Cynwyd. Valley Forge National Historical Park tells the story of Washington’s Continental Army, which included many African American soldiers. This museum is a must-visit in Philly no matter the occasion.

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Hop aboard for a two-hour trolley tour that will take riders to various neighborhoods to see murals that depict important African Americans in both the city’s and the nation’s history. It is the only museum of its kind in Philadelphia that exhibits authentic slavery artifacts which include hundreds of shackles, chains, coffles, branding irons and other forms of punishing ironware. This year, for Black History Month, it has partnered with the city and LinkPHL to put up a photo exhibit around the city, remembering the 1960s Civil Rights movement. A more modern highlight: the original, signed copy of Barack Obama’s “A More Perfect Union” speech, which he delivered in 2008 at the National Constitution Center. The Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery provides a unique historical perspective into the reality of slavery for Africans brought to America. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Established in 1976. freelibrary.org/calendar, © 2020 The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLC Terms of Use/Privacy Policy. In fact, the AAMP is a groundbreaker in that it is considered the first institution established by a major U.S. city to preserve, interpret, and house the heritage of African-Americans. The 300-year-old story tells of Middle Passage, enslavement, emancipation, Jim Crow and civil rights through artifacts from the museum’s collection and compelling first-person accounts. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Shakespeare & Co., 1632 Walnut St. Free. John Coltrane, one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, spent much of his early career honing his skills in Philadelphia. I am amazed by the LWF historic trove that tell the African American story. Wednesday, Feb. 27. Where: ACES Museum, 5801 Germantown Avenue. All Rights Reserved. Where: Freedom Theatre, 1346 N. Broad Street. Incredible African works of art – sculpture, oil paintings and vintage photographs line the walls of the museum. The “house” highlights the fact that Washington owned slaves here, too, nine to be exact.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia brings diverse communities together in greater appreciation of the Black experience through the combined narrative of art, culture and historical witness. The Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery provides a unique historical perspective into the reality of slavery for Africans brought to America.
Hours: 10AM-6PM (By appointment) T: 215.205.4324 / E: info@lwfsm.com. Willis "Nomo" Humphrey, while working on 'Remembering a Forgotten Hero,' a tribute to Octavius V. Catto. Julian Abele, the first African American to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, played a key role in designing two iconic Philly buildings: the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Parkway Central branch on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Other exhibitions and programs reveal the history, stories and cultures of those of African descent throughout the African diaspora. Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC).

But when he wasn’t performing, Robeson was a vocal civil rights activist. Free,  timed-entry passes will be required for entry. The National Liberty Museum presents the enduring story of liberty, both in history and today. Today, the church’s traditions of outreach and spirited worship continue in West Philadelphia’s Overbrook Farms neighborhood. Please try again later. Today, Mother Bethel is a church (where the congregation worships weekly), museum and archive. Panelists include Temple religion professor Nyasha Junior and Ursinus English professor and African American studies coordinator M. Nzadi Keita. Visitors can also marvel at a wide range of other materials from the continent, including Kuba textiles, carved ivory and Ashanti gold beads. Teams receive the questions when they register and can prepare in advance. Telling the story of the Revolutionary War through personal stories, this venue highlights the African American experience during this tumultuous time.