Museum Photos
Browse photos of events and other activities at DuSable Museum.
'Black Panthers: Making Sense of History' opening
The DuSable Museum of African American History hosted the Members' Exclusive Viewing of the traveling exhibition entitled, ‘The Black Panthers: Making Sense of History’ on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. The evening offered DuSable Members a unique setting to explore the enriching, engaging and empowering exhibition, while fellowshipping with other members, staff and special guests.
4 PhotosFreedom's Sisters Exhibition Opening Reception
DuSable Museum of African American History, together with the Ford Motor Company, and the Smithsonian Institution hosted the opening reception for the acclaimed "Freedom's Sisters" exhibit on Friday, January 22, 2010 at the DuSable Museum. Dr. Dorothy I. Height, President of the National Council of Negro Women, who is featured in the exhibition, was on hand to celebrate the unveiling with Dr. Carol Adams, President and CEO of DuSable Museum and other special guests. Freedom’s Sisters, an exhibition created by Cincinnati Museum Center, organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services (SITES) and made possible through the generous support of Ford Motor Company Fund, honors the contributions of prominent African American women, whose lives and legacies have shaped our nation and continue to inspire the next generation of leaders. The exhibition will be housed at DuSable Museum from January 23, 2010 through April 4, 2010.
11 Photos2010 King Day Celebration
The DuSable Museum of African American History hosted an epic celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday, January 18, 2010. Nearly 2,000 members of the community participated in a wide range of activities to mark the matchless contributions and legacy of Dr. King.
12 PhotosDr. Dorothy I. Height
Images of Dr. Dorothy I. Height during her visit to DuSable Museum in January 2010.
10 PhotosChicago Freedom Sisters Ceremony
On Saturday, March 13, 2010, twenty local women who committed time, support and inspiration, and also fought for social justice and parity during the Civil Rights Movement were named “Chicago Freedom Sisters,” by the Board of Trustees and staff of the DuSable Museum of African American History.
4 PhotosGovernor Pat Quinn honors Dr. Margaret Burroughs
In celebration of Juneteenth, Governor Pat Quinn, designated June 18, Dr. Margaret Burroughs Day, in the State of Illinois.
2 Photos12-7-2009 Meet & Greet
On Monday, December 7, 2009, the Board of Trustees for the DuSable Museum hosted a "Blue Monday" meet and greet reception in honor of the new President & CEO, Dr. Carol L. Adams. The celebration was befitting set to the museum's signature exhibition, "The Soul of Bronzeville: The REgal, Club DeLisa and the Blues", an exhibition by the Chicago Blues Museum.
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