DuSable Museum of African-American History
add photosFounded in 1961 by teacher and art historian Dr. Margaret Burroughs and other leading Chicago citizens, the DuSable Museum is one of the few independent institutions of its kind in the United States. Developed to preserve and interpret the experiences and achievements of people of African descent, it is dedicated to the collection, documentation, preservation and study of the history and culture of Africans and African Americans.
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The DuSable Museum has cultural and art collections that represent the work of Africans and Americans of African descent. Of particular note are the permanent collections representing the Works Progress Administration (WPA) era of the 1930s and the civil rights movement of the 1960s. The museum sponsors an annual art festival and other special events. In July and August, the museum offers the Children’s Penny Cinema film series on selected mornings at 10:30, with admission fee of one cent. The movies reflect the African-American experience, ranging from historical (George Washington Carver) to contemporary (Akeelah and the Bee).
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