DuSable Museum of African American History

African Presence in Mexico

Now thru November 14, 2010

‘The African Presence in Mexico: From Yanga to the Present’ examines the missing chapter in Mexican history that highlights the African contributions to Mexican culture over the past nearly 500 years.

Tracing the Civil Rights Movement 1848 to 1968

From the anti-bellum era to the passage of the civil rights bill in 1968, Tracing the Civil Rights Movement 1848 to 1968 recaps salient moments of one of America’s most turbulent periods in history; the aspiration of African Americans gaining full class citizenship. Primarily, developed from artifacts within its permanent collection, The DuSable Museum of African American History takes a look into the history of the civil rights movement spanning a 120 year period.

Red, White, Blue & Black: A History of Blacks in the Armed Services

Featuring more than 100 artifacts, objects, images and documents, “Red, White, Blue & Black,” highlights the robust collection of militaria from the DuSable Museum’s permanent collection.

A Slow Walk to Greatness: The Harold Washington Story

This new installation takes a closer look into the life and legacy of Harold Washington, twenty years after the passing of the city’s first African American Mayor. This exhibition will afford a new generation of Chicagoans the opportunity to learn about the tremendous impact that mayor Washington had on the city, and the country.

The Freedom Now Mural

Illinois sculptor and attorney Robert Witt Ames expressed his political and social sentiments for the historical experiences of African Americans throughout American history in a substantial wooden mural.

Africa Speaks

Explore the continent of Africa region by region in this permanent exhibition.

Thomas Miller Mosaics

Contemporary-style mosaic murals by Chicago artist Thomas Miller feature portraits of the eight founders of the DuSable Museum of African American History. In addition to these portraits are scenes of famous Chicagoans.

Resistance = Yanga !

“The stories of resistance, some of them triumphant, remain largely untold.”