The African American Museum in Philadelphia

Museum centered on African American history.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia

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Home to more than 750,000 objects, images and documents, the museum opened its doors during the 1976 Bicentennial celebrations. Their collection spans items ranging from Black Panther memos to Ku Klux Klan artifacts.

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Civil Rights and the Fight for Equality

From the fight to abolish slavery to present day movements, Philadelphia has been an important epicenter in the struggle to secure equal rights for all Americans.

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Abolitionist Apostles in Philadelphia

Faith-motivated initiatives to abolish slavery have been a hallmark of Philadelphia’s rich history, overcoming resistance to ensure freedom for all.

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