Past Exhibits
The following exhibits have now closed.
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The Black Panthers: Making Sense of History
Closed August 6, 2010
The exhibition explores one of the 20th century’s most controversial and inspirational organizations.
Freedom’s Sisters
Closed April 4, 2010
Freedom’s Sisters, a collaboration between SITES and Cincinnati Museum Center, brings to life 20 African American women, from key 19th-century historical figures to contemporary leaders, who have fought for equality for all Americans.
The Soul of Bronzeville: The Regal, Club DeLisa and The Blues
Closed June 27, 2010
Through instruments, original photographs, personal memorabilia, concert ephemera, music, and moving footage, this exhibition will chronicle artistic legacy and musical contributions.
“Emancipation or Preservation: A Discourse between Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln”
Closed May 6, 2009
A thought-provoking theatrical event, focusing on the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.
Forgotten Roots: Muslims in Early America through the 20th Century
Closed December 31, 2008
Explore the impact of Muslims through this thought provoking exhibition.
Soul Soldiers: African Americans and the Vietnam Era
Closed July 27, 2008
Soul Soldiers explores the issues, actions, reactions, and expressions of life and culture of African Americans as they were impacted by Civil Rights and the war in Vietnam.
And Freedom for All: Martin Luther King & the Civil Rights Movement
Closed June 1, 2008
“And Freedom For All” contains 50 unpublished photographs from the archives of LOOK Magazine taken by photographer Stanley Tretick.
381 Days: The Montgomery Bus Boycott Story
Closed May 20, 2007
One unyielding individual sat down to take a stand against racism. That simple act sparked 50,000 people to stand against a segregated system and force it to open its doors equally and respectfully. Those 50,000 inspired many more to continue in a fight for equality that began America’s modern civil rights era.
Chisel + Stone
Closed December 15, 2007
A selection of sculptures from the DuSable Museum collection created with simple tools from organic materials.
From Dreams to Determination: The Legacy of Doctors Percy and Anna Julian
Closed December 15, 2007
An intimate look at the lives of two leaders and their impact on society.
Images of America: African American Voices
Closed August 13, 2006
Selections from the Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Walker
