Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, African-American history museum in Midtown Cultural Center, Detroit, United States.
Description
The Charles H. Wright Museum is a history museum in Detroit's Midtown Cultural Center that documents African-American experiences and contributions. The building contains more than 35,000 artifacts distributed across multiple exhibition spaces that span from early history to contemporary times.
History
The museum was founded in 1965 by Detroit physician Dr. Charles Howard Wright as the International Afro-American Museum. It relocated to its current location in 1997 and became one of the largest institutions dedicated to this history.
Culture
The museum displays exhibitions about the Underground Railroad, personal letters from Malcolm X and Rosa Parks, and the history of the Tuskegee Airmen. These collections reflect important moments of resistance and achievement in African-American history that visitors encounter throughout the galleries.
Practical
The museum offers guided tours and educational programs, along with summer camps for different age groups. The location is easy to access and also hosts the annual African World Festival, which draws many visitors throughout the year.
Did you know?
The Ford Freedom Rotunda features a large glass dome that is an architectural highlight of the building. The dome is surprisingly large and often catches visitors off guard with its scale and presence.
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