DuSable Museum of African American History

Freedom's Sisters Exhibition Opening Reception

DuSable Museum of African American History, together with the Ford Motor Company, and the Smithsonian Institution hosted the opening reception for the acclaimed "Freedom's Sisters" exhibit on Friday, January 22, 2010 at the DuSable Museum. Dr. Dorothy I. Height, President of the National Council of Negro Women, who is featured in the exhibition, was on hand to celebrate the unveiling with Dr. Carol Adams, President and CEO of DuSable Museum and other special guests. Freedom’s Sisters, an exhibition created by Cincinnati Museum Center, organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services (SITES) and made possible through the generous support of Ford Motor Company Fund, honors the contributions of prominent African American women, whose lives and legacies have shaped our nation and continue to inspire the next generation of leaders. The exhibition will be housed at DuSable Museum from January 23, 2010 through April 4, 2010.

2010 King Day Celebration

The DuSable Museum of African American History hosted an epic celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday, January 18, 2010. Nearly 2,000 members of the community participated in a wide range of activities to mark the matchless contributions and legacy of Dr. King.

2010 Night of 100 Stars Gala

Night of 100 Stars 2009

Photos from DuSable Museum's "A Night Of 100 Stars: Chicago African American History Makers" Gala on Saturday, February 21, 2009.

12-7-2009 Meet & Greet

On Monday, December 7, 2009, the Board of Trustees for the DuSable Museum hosted a "Blue Monday" meet and greet reception in honor of the new President & CEO, Dr. Carol L. Adams. The celebration was befitting set to the museum's signature exhibition, "The Soul of Bronzeville: The REgal, Club DeLisa and the Blues", an exhibition by the Chicago Blues Museum.