Although Reconstruction-era constitutional amendments and federal legislation extended political and civil rights to African Americans, northern states were slow to offer the full enjoyment of those rights to their black […]
An African American woman’s Sunday hat is her crowning glory—it announces to the world that here is a beautiful, sophisticated, confident person. But Sunday is just one day of the […]
Join Revival Theatre Company as we partner with the African American Museum of Iowa for an insightful discussion about "Ragtime the Musical," its music, dance and America's history at the […]
What can you get for $1 this spring break? Admission to the African American Museum of Iowa! Visit the Museum's permanent exhibit "Endless Possibilities" and our current temporary exhibit "If […]
Join Harriet Tubman, Levi Coffin, Henry "Box" Brown, John Parker and more in a look at well-known figures behind America's Underground Railroad in this performance by Bright Star Touring Theatre, […]
This production is presented by Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC. "Let It Shine: The American Civil Rights Movement" is designed to provide […]
The African American Museum of Iowa is closed on Friday, March 30. We will resume our regular hours on Saturday, March 31.
Join us at the First Street Community Center Theatre in Mount Vernon for this presentation. Since the late nineteenth century, African Americans have participated in a variety of sports and […]
Enjoy an evening of jazz with saxophonist and educator, Dr. Damani Phillips as he headlines a two hour jazz performance, including vocalist Gary "Jazzman" Jackson, Drummer Mike Woods and organist […]
Come to a party 25 years in the making! THIS SATURDAY, Free and open to the public Saturday April 21st from 10am-4pm FREE admission, face painting, balloons, refreshments, clay making […]
