Museum News
We are a 2013-2014 Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Chicago Community Partner!
The DuSable Museum of African American History is proud to have been chosen as a 2013-2014 Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Chicago Community Partner.
City of Chicago celebrates its First Annual ‘Chaka Khan Day’!
The DuSable Museum and Chaka Khan celebrated the First Annual Chaka Khan day!
The DuSable Partners with Macy’s For Eighth Annual “Shop For a Cause”
Macy’s will partner with The DuSable Museum of African American History to invite customers to participate in Macy’s eighth annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event on August 24, 2013
Summer 2013 Newsletter
It's hot fun in the summertime at The DuSable Museum. Du Summer Right!
Join us for Steppin’ Under the Stars!
We will be featuring celebrity DJ's with FREE ADMISSION!
AFRICOBRA in Chicago
AFRICOBRA in Chicago is a linked series of exhibitions and public programs focusing on the Chicago artist group AFRICOBRA (African Commune Of Bad Relevant Artists)
Remembering Mayor Harold Washington
Harold Washington became the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, serving from 1983 until his death in 1987 -- we will discuss and reflect on ground breaking moments in his mayoral career.
DuSable Museum presents its annual Night of 100 Stars Gala!
"a signature celebration of African American achievement, the Gala salutes African American individuals who ..." April 13, 2013
See our premiere exhibit Geoffrey & Carmen: A Memoir in Four Movements!
Now through May 5, 2013
From The Emancipation Proclamation To The 13th Amendment
Join us for an in depth discussion with renowned scholar, author, historian Lerone Bennett, Jr. as he interprets, evaluates, and “breaks down” the political and moral debates concerning the American Civil War (1861–1865), the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation (1862), the Emancipation Proclamation (1863), the Thirteenth Amendment (1865), and their aftermaths 150+ years later.