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The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History connects visitors of all backgrounds with true stories of resilience, innovation, and personal courage. Plan your visit today.
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 315 East Warren Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48201. TELEPHONE. 313-494-5800
Website. thewright.org. The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, or The Wright, is located in Detroit, Michigan in the US; inside the city's Midtown Cultural Center is one of the world's oldest independent African-American museums. Founded in 1965, The Wright museum holds the world's largest permanent collection of African ...
On encountering a memorial to World War II heroes in Denmark during the mid twentieth century, Detroit-based obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Charles H. Wright felt inspired—inspired to create a repository for African-American history and culture, a space for celebration and remembrance that would inspire generations of visitors.
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.
On encountering a memorial to World War II heroes in Denmark during the mid twentieth century, Detroit-based obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Charles H. Wright felt inspired—inspired to create a repository for African American history and culture, a space for celebration and remembrance that would inspire generations of visitors.
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. This 22,000 square-foot exhibition offers a comprehensive overview of African-American history, from the Middle Passage to the Civil Rights Movement and beyond.
