Howard University Unveils Mobile Black History Museum
(Photo: www.howard.edu)
An 18-wheel trailer has been transformed into a Black history museum that will take visitors on a historical journey through the pages of American Legacy Magazine. The exhibition is filled with photos, stories and interactive learning stations celebrating African-American history. The mobile museum also includes "Always In Our Sight: The Fight for Civil Rights," an exhibit of artifacts and memorabilia from slavery to civil rights.
Details for the exhibition are as follows:
Date: Thursday, Aug. 4 and Friday, Aug. 5, 2011
Open Hours: Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Across from the Howard University Bookstore, located at:
2225 Georgia Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C., 20059
Admission to the exhibit is free.