Black History 101 Museum
Schedule
Wed Jun 17 2026 at 12:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503 | Grand Rapids, MI
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Black History 101 MuseumWednesday, June 17, 2026, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Main Library – 111 Library St NE
Experience the nation’s premiere Black History traveling exhibit, the Black History 101 Mobile Museum, at the Grand Rapids Public Library.
During this drop-in event, explore Dr. el-Hakim’s collection of over 7,000 original artifacts of Black memorabilia dating from the trans-Atlantic slave trade era to hip-hop culture. Among this unique collection are rare artifacts representing categories including (but not limited to) slavery, politics, Jim Crow, science, religion, education, music, sports, and civil rights. For all ages.
Special thanks to the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation and the Vander Veen Center for the Book Fund.
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Museo Black History 101
El miércoles, 17 de junio de 2026, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Biblioteca Principal – 111 Library St NE
Viva la principal exhibición itinerante de historia negra del país, el Black History 101 Mobile Museum, en la Biblioteca Pública de Grand Rapids.
Durante este evento sin cita, explore la colección del Dr. el-Hakim de más de 7,000 artefactos originales de memorabilia negra que abarcan desde la era del comercio transatlántico de esclavos hasta la cultura hip-hop. Entre esta colección única se encuentran artefactos raros que representan categorías como (pero no limitadas a) esclavitud, política, Jim Crow, ciencia, religión, educación, música, deportes y derechos civiles. Para todas las edades.
Agradecimiento especial a la Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation y al Vander Veen Center for the Book Fund.
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