http://www.dusablemuseum.org/ en Copyright 2012 2012-01-17T00:51:21+00:00 http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibits/details/journey-of-hope-in-america-quilts-inspired-by-president-barack-obama http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibits/details/journey-of-hope-in-america-quilts-inspired-by-president-barack-obama Journey of Hope in America: Quilts Inspired by President Barack Obama. Each of the works serves to educate the viewing public about the historic significance of the presidential election of 2008. 2012-01-10T21:33:22+00:00 http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibits/details/the-making-of-invisible-man http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibits/details/the-making-of-invisible-man Explore the process of bringing this iconic story from the page to the stage with a behind-the-scenes look at the scenic design, costumes, props, music, and script. 2012-01-10T21:51:28+00:00 http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibits/details/spread-the-word-the-evolution-of-gospel-from-chicago-to-the-world http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibits/details/spread-the-word-the-evolution-of-gospel-from-chicago-to-the-world With Chicago being the “home” of Gospel, Spread the Word!: The Evolution of Gospel from Chicago to the World, recognizes some of the greatest Gospel singers of all time, included are legends such as: Mahalia Jackson, Albertina Walker, Thomas Dorsey and many more. 2012-01-26T14:13:14+00:00 http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibits/details/thomas-miller-mosaics http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibits/details/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. 2011-12-27T10:57:04+00:00 http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibits/details/the-freedom-now-mural http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibits/details/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. 2011-12-27T13:50:44+00:00 http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibits/details/africa-speaks http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibits/details/africa-speaks Explore the continent of Africa region by region in this permanent exhibition. 2011-05-26T22:06:37+00:00 http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibits/details/a-slow-walk-to-greatness-the-harold-washington-story http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibits/details/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. 2011-12-27T10:43:40+00:00 http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibits/details/red-white-blue-black-a-history-of-blacks-in-the-armed-services http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibits/details/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. 2011-01-17T14:15:30+00:00