Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad On View: September 13, 2025 - April 26, 2026 Jack T. Franklin Auditorium AAMP is pleased to present Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad, a compelling traveling exhibition developed initially at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in 2022 under the co-curation of Dr. Timothy Walker and …

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Current Exhibitions AAMP’s exhibitions promote our mission to interpret art, history and culture. They inspire, educate, promote dialogue, and bring together community. Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design On View: Now ​Galleries 2, 3 and 4 Ruth E. Carter presents “Afrofuturism in Costume Design,” the Exhibition. In 2019, audiences sitting in the Dolby Theater and watching around …

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Silversmith Charita Powell first opened Amazulu in 1989 as a way to market her own line of handmade sterling silver jewelry. Now, she runs the stall as an artists’ collective, also showcasing unique designs created by metalworkers from all over the country and world. Each necklace, bracelet, ring, and set of earrings on display at …

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The Silk Tent offers an ethnic flare to the categories of jewelry, textiles, home decor, and gift items. We supplement our products with a collection of artifacts from countries such as Africa and Indonesia to name a few. They're used to compliment and influence the design elements of our products. The Silk Tent 3860 Lancaster …

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Celebrate Black Philly 250 at our venue. Posters, Prints and mugs available for sale. Check out our website: Click Here! Philadelphia’s mark on American history is undeniable, and its vibrant African-American community, nearly 700,000 strong, is a cornerstone of that legacy. From groundbreaking individuals to pivotal institutions, the city is rich with stories that deserve …

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Zion Baptist Church was established as a late 19th-century community of faith. The leading exponent in this ecclesiastical establishment was Rev. Horace Wayland, a black Virginia preacher, no doubt a former slave. Rev. Wayland established Zion as a missionary prayer meeting in 1882 in the home of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Simms. In 1883, Reverend …

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