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The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. At The Wright, we open minds and change lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture.
Mar 26, 2023 · Dr. Charles Wright was an obstetrician and gynecologist and was the visionary behind a museum of black history in Detroit. After visiting a memorial to World War II service members in Denmark, he decided to honor the African-American experience by preserving their history, life and culture.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Dr. Charles Howard Wright, a successful Detroit physician and civil rights activist, founded Detroit’s first International Afro-American Museum in 1965.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. 296 reviews. #7 of 257 things to do in Detroit. LibrariesHistory Museums. Open now. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Museum serves to document, preserve and educate the public on the history, life and culture of African Americans.
Website. Overview. This African American History Museum has been educating the Detroit area for decades. Founded in 1965, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History has for over half a century been a leading institution dedicated to the African-American experience.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is ranked #3 out of 8 things to do in Detroit. See pictures and our review of Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History provides learning opportunities, exhibitions, programs and events based on collections and research that explore the diverse history and culture of African Americans and their African origins.
