Where results make sense

About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us

DuSable Museum of African American History (15 November 2004) This morning (Monday, November 15, 2004), during a ceremonial presentation, the DuSable Museum of African American History officially received the “keys” to the Chicago Park District’s Historic Landmark “Roundhouse” building. The DuSable Museum of African American History Goes Hollywood for the 2005 Night of 100 Stars Honoring Chicago African American History Makers® Chicago, IL (1 February 2005) On March 8, 2004 at 7:30 PM during a special performance presented by the DuSable Museum of African American History at Christ Universal Temple, located at 11901 S. Ashland, 30 plus members of the Soweto Gospel Choir, will lift their voices in song. www.dusablemuseum.org   (223 words)

DuSable Museum of African-American Hist, Chicago, Illinois   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) DescriptionThe DuSable Museum of African American History is dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent. For 42 years the museum has carried out its mission through exhibitions, archives and a diverse array of education programs designed to interpret and illuminate the African American experience for audiences of all ages. DuSable Museum has nine continuing exhibits and works on display, and presents four to six special exhibitions each year along with over 100 public and education programs including film screenings, theatre performances, concerts, literary events, lectures, and special events. www.museumsusa.org /museums/info/1165412   (303 words)

AEGiS-PRn: DuSable Museum to Present South Africa's Newest Sensation Soweto Gospel Choir March 8, 2005 The DuSable Museum appearance of Soweto Gospel Choir is being sponsored by Gardner Rich and Company, and Pamodzi Investment Holdings. The Soweto Gospel Choir is being presented by the DuSable Museum of African American History. The DuSable Museum of African American History, one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country, has been dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent for 42 years. www.aegis.com /news/pr/2005/PR050235.html   (879 words)

Chicago Historical Society - Pressroom   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) Museums In the Park (MIP) is an association of nine world-class museums located on Chicago Park District property. The relationship between Museums In the Park and the Chicago Park District is a nationally recognized model of a successful public-private relationship. The MIP museums are: Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Historical Society, DuSable Museum of African American History, The Field Museum, Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and the John G. Shedd Aquarium. www.chicagohs.org /mippr.html   (450 words)

DuSable Museum of African American History As the first and oldest Black American museum in the United States, the DuSable Museum of African American History is dedicated to the collection, documentation, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of the history and culture of Americans of African descent and Africans throughout the Diaspora. The museum is named after Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable, a fur trader of African descent who was the first permanent settler in Chicago. DuSable Treasures showcases selected paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture that span well over one hundred years of the African American experience in the visual arts. www.museumsandpublicschools.org /Partners/dusable.html   (412 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) The museum's primary audience is children up through the fifth grade including their families, along with the school and community groups that support and influence children's growth and development. Founded in 1961, DuSable museum was the first nonprofit museum dedicated to the collection, documentation and preservation of the history and culture of African Americans. The purpose of the Museum is to stimulate and preserve the knowledge and appreciation of the Mexican culture as it manifests itself in and outside of Mexico. www.dispatchone.com /Links_files/Destinations-Museums.htm   (1417 words)

Paint Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) The DuSable Museum of African American History, is the oldest independent institution of its kind in the country dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of the history and culture of Americans of African descent. Through exhibitions, archives and programs, DuSable Museum emphasizes the experiences of Africans in America and throughout the Diaspora and their contributions to American and world history and culture. In 1984, the DuSable Museum’s curator, the late, Ramon Price, devised a fresh new format for the art festival by instituting the Purchase Award Program whereby works judged outstanding are purchased for the museum by a panel of judges. www.octobergallery.com /paintmagazine/pages/mg_dusable.html   (387 words)

Jet: Chicago's DuSable Museum awarded $10 Mil. grant for expansion - Newsmakers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) The DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago was recently awarded a $10 million state grant that will allow it to expand its existing campus. Don Jackson, chairman of the Board of Trustees of DuSable Museum added, "This grant reflects that the state of Illinois recognizes the historical significance of this institution and the role it serves not only in the city of Chicago, the state of Illinois and the world as well." Founded in 1961, the DuSable Museum of African American History is the nation's oldest non-profit institution devoted to the collection, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of African and African-American history and culture. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1355/is_3_103/ai_96417050   (328 words)

DuSable Museum of African American History - Chicago, IL, 60637 - Citysearch The museum's store carries a selection of coffee mugs featuring the likeness and history of Shaka Zulu, an African warrior, and brightly colored hats and clothing trimmed in kente cloth. Between the museum of natural history, art museums and children's museums, you?re sure to find an attraction to entertain your curiosity. From blues bars to museums and cultural institutions, celebrate the contributions of fl Americans to the city. chicago.citysearch.com /profile/3712811   (421 words)

DuSable Museum of African-American History | Museum/Attraction Review | Chicago | Frommers.com The DuSable Museum is a repository of the history, art, and artifacts pertaining to the African-American experience and culture. In 1973, as a result of a community-based campaign, the museum took up residence in its present building (a former parks administration facility and police lockup) on the eastern edge of Washington Park. The museum also has a gift shop, a research library, and an extensive program of community-related events, such as a jazz and blues music series, poetry readings, film screenings, and other cultural events, all of which are presented in a 466-seat auditorium. www.frommers.com /destinations/chicago/A19412.html   (381 words)

Ebony: Antoinette Wright: president & CEO DuSable Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) ANTOINETTE WRIGHT is the president and CEO of the DuSable Museum of African-American History in Chicago, the nation's first independent African-American history museum. She is responsible for museum programming, marketing strategy and the current $25 million expansion project. Before joining the DuSable Museum, she served as director of finance and administration, handling financial operations and fiscal management duties for the Donor's Forum of Chicago. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1077/is_4_60/ai_n9486246   (232 words)

Chicago Museums of Art, Science, History, Culture and Industry Also on your list of “must-sees” is Chicago’s south-side Museum of Science and Industry, which is the oldest science museum of its kind in the Western Hemisphere and one of the most visited museums in the world. This physically and mentally interactive exhibition is sure to appeal to all ages as kids and their families navigate the twists and turns of the maze and take on the challenge of finding the “mystery animals” hidden inside. The Peace Museum is actively dedicated to exploring creative, nonviolent solutions to social issues through education, community involvement, and exhibitions chronicling local, national and international efforts to attain peace. www.chicagotraveler.com /chicago_museums.htm   (1132 words)

Case: Matter of Lorraine Sade Baskerville and transGENESIS v. DuSable Museum of African-American History and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) Though the details of settlement remain confidential, the parties announced that a fund-raising event to benefit transGENESIS would be held at the DuSable Museum on June 15, 2002. The complaint filed with the commission alleged that the DuSable Museum discriminated against transGENESIS on the basis of disability, sex, and sexual orientation by canceling its agreement to rent facility space for a fund-raising event scheduled for February. However, when a third party called to inquire about those same dates, that caller was told that the museum had rental space available. www.lambdalegal.org /cgi-bin/iowa/cases/record?record=154   (224 words)

The social events of the year Museum of Science and Industry, Columbian Ball, at the museum (773-947-6146). Kohl Children's Museum of Geater Chicago, gala, at the museum in Glenview (773-327-3830, ext. DuSable Museum of African-American History, Night of 100 Stars and Chicago African-American History Makers Awards gala, at the museum (773-947-0600). www.suntimes.com /output/frey/cst-ftr-socal07.html   (2707 words)

Art Discovery: An Arts in Education Initiative   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) The DuSable Museum began in the home of Charles and Dr. Margaret Burroughs. In 1973 the Museum moved to its present location in Washington Park and secured the use of a vacant Park District administration building. Much of the 70's was spent in remodeling the building for museum use, developing the collection, and assembling a rudimentary staff. www.artdiscovery.org /dusable/history.asp   (106 words)

Museums @ KidCHICAGO.com The DuSable Museum of African-American History was established to preserve and interpret the historical experiences and achievements of African-Americans. The focus of the Museums exhibitions, programs, and workshops are to increase the understanding of the history and practice of peace, and the capacity of adults and children to effectively use non-violent conflict resolution skills. The mission of the Swedish American Museum center is to preserve and present the Swedish American heritage in the United States, through a variety of events and exhibits, for people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. www.kidchicago.com /museums.php   (1672 words)

The DuSable Museum Commemorates Brown Vs. Board Of Education By Hosting Teen Resource Fair Saturday, May 15th   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) Students will have the opportunity to visit with a variety of cultural, educational and social resources, see live demonstrations and performances and attend educational sessions, with the goal of the day being to provide the youth of the city with access to as many positive outlets as possible. The DuSable Museum of African American History, one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country, has been dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of the history and culture of African and Americans of African descent for more than 42 years. The DuSable Museum of African American History may be reached by CTA buses, # 3, #4 and # 55 and parking is also available on the premises. www.forrelease.com /D20040506/nyth113.P2.05062004010643.24028.html   (444 words)

Museum Studies, The Art Institute's Journal In this photograph, he situated himself on the street, in order to capture the arrival of guests at a masked ball at the DuSable Museum of African American History. The DuSable Museum was founded in 1961 by Margaret Taylor Goss Burroughs (see no. 15) and her husband, Charles, and named after Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable, an eighteenth-century explorer of African descent who founded the first non-Indian settlement in Chicago. The museum has become the center for a wide range of activities celebrating the achievements of African Americans and plays an integral part in the cultural life of Chicago’s South Side. www.artic.edu /webspaces/museumstudies/ms242/portfolio27.shtml   (427 words)

Harlem museum retrospective at Smart Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) Paintings, mixed-media works and sculptures by renowned African-American artists will be on view at the Smart Museum of Art in the acclaimed retrospective exhibition "The Studio Museum in Harlem: Twenty-Five Years of African-American Art" from Thursday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Dec. 10. The exhibition celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Studio Museum in Harlem, the premier fine-arts museum dedicated solely to the art of fl America and the African diaspora, and it marks the first time a major portion of the museum's permanent collection has gone on tour. The "Studio Museum in Harlem: Twenty-Five Years of African-American Art" exhibition, catalog and national tour are made possible by grants from the Metropolitan Life Foundation and the Henry Luce Foundation Inc. The 56-page color catalog is available at the Smart Museum gift shop for $15. chronicle.uchicago.edu /951012/harlem.shtml   (382 words)

Celebrate Black History Month at the DuSable Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) All activities will take place at the Museum which is located at 740 East 56th Place (57th Street at South Cottage Grove Avenue) in Chicago's Washington Park. Admission to the DuSable Museum is $3 for adults, $2 for all students and $1 for children ages 6 through 12. Children under the age of 6 are free and Sundays are FREE TO ALL. www.filmmakers.com /news/events/printer_50.shtml   (620 words)

Chicago Life: City Life The DuSable Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent. Located in Lincoln Park, this is Chicago's first and only museum to specialize in the ecology and natural history of the Midwest from the Great Lakes to the prairies. Spertus Museum welcomes students from all backgrounds to its galleries, using its collections to introduce basic themes in Jewish religion and culture. chicagolife.uchicago.edu /city/museums.shtml   (854 words)

The DuSable Museum Celebrates 30th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival 'Connecting Black Art and History - Celebrating ... The DuSable Museum's Arts & Crafts Festival, which originated in 1974 as a showcase for local artists is a juried exhibition of fine art and unique hand crafted works which features artists working in traditional, ethnic and experimental fine arts and crafts that relate to African-American themes, identity, history and culture. Admission to the 30th Annual DuSable Museum Arts & Crafts Festival is FREE and the public is invited. The DuSable Museum is accessible by CTA buses #3, #4 and #55 and limited parking is also available on the premises. www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/07-02-2004/0002204346&EDATE=   (793 words)

American Experience | Chicago: City of the Century | Further Reading The museum collection is particularly strong in 19th century French paintings, many of which were donated by Bertha Palmer. The Field Museum of Natural History was born of the exhibits from the World's Columbian Exposition. This museum displays such wonders as a captured German submarine from World War II, a streamliner train from the 1930s, a 20-foot-tall model of the human heart you can walk through, the Apollo 8 spacecraft, and record-setting trains, planes, and automobiles. www.pbs.org /wgbh/amex/chicago/filmmore/fr.html   (840 words)

IMLS: A Closer Look: Highlights of the Month DuSable Museum of African American History plans to partner with the Chicago Park District to increase the diversity of the museums' audience base and bring the museums' rich resources into communities throughout Chicago. The Museum will hire a bilingual outreach coordinator to work with individuals and organizations, promoting greater participation in the museum's educational and enrichment activities, many of which are offered at little or no cost to participants. The museum seeks to unite Native values and Western academic practice and involves people of many backgrounds in the care of Alutiiq heritage to foster historic preservation, instill cultural pride, and teach tolerance. www.imls.gov /scripts/text.cgi?/closer/archive/hlt_m0904a.htm   (3679 words)

Planning Your Visit to The Field Museum The Museums in the Park Museums in the Park (MIP) is an association of nine Chicago-area museums located on Chicago Park District property. These museums play a significant role in making tourism the number one growing industry in Illinois, which adds nearly to $21 billion to the state economy. These museum are: The Adler Planetarium Astronomy Museum, The Art Institute of Chicago, The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, The Chicago Historical Society, The DuSable Museum of African American History, The Field Museum, The Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, The Museum of Science and Industry and the John G. Shedd Aquarium. www.fieldmuseum.org /plan_visit/spanish_info.htm   (412 words)

DuSable Museum - Visit Us The Museum is closed on Mondays to the public between June 1 and January 2 (except for school holidays), the third Saturday and Sunday in February, Easter, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years Days. DuSable asks your help in maintaining our facility. The Administration and Staff thank you for your cooperation while visiting the DuSable Museum of African American History. www.dusablemuseum.org /visit.asp   (104 words)

Chicago Dusable Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) DuSable Museum of African-American History, Chicago: Visit TripAdvisor, your source for the web's best unbiased reviews, travel articles and guidebook listings about DuSable Museum of African-American History, Chicago. Chicago Children's Museum is proud to present special programming in conjunction Chicago Children's Museum's programming and events related to DuSable Museum of African American CHICAGO, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The DuSable Museum of African American History Admission to the DuSable Museum is $3 for adults, $2 for all www.education-411.com /learn/chicago-dusable-museum.html   (347 words)

CPL Chicago's Museums Listed here is information about Chicago museums and links to other resources for Chicago area museums. Wonderful list of museums in Chicago--includes many ethnic museums and ADA information. Museum of Broadcast Communications at the Chicago Cultural Center cpl.lib.uic.edu /004chicago/chimuseums.html   (95 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us   Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.