African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey
African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey
African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey
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AAHMSNJ features African American cultural artifacts and the work of local artists in Southern New Jersey. With a permanent home in Atlantic City and a traveling museum with access to over 3,000 historical and cultural artifacts, AAHMSNJ offers a unique opportunity to open a window to the mindset of successive generations of African Americans and provides an understanding of its cultural evolution
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jacinta311
New Jersey32 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
Small art museum, and the owner is very enthusiastic to share his knowledge and love of art, along with his knowledge of Blacks history in Atlantic City. I learned quite a bit...
Written 22 January 2018
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Seamaid2
Henderson, NV83 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
This ongoing wonderful exhibit titled "Black Cowboys & Buffalo Soldiers" is about the African American experience in the Old West that most history books left out. Through captioned photographs, posters, videos and artwork, this exhibit tells the "forgotten" story about the Buffalo Soldiers, African American segregated cavalry and infantry units who fought courageously in the Indian Wars from 1866 to the early 1890's, served with Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders in the Spanish American War, participated in operations in the Phillipines from 1899 to 1902, and served once again in WWI and WWII until segregated military units were discontinued under President Harry S. Truman.
Not only were African Americans braving depredations at military posts out west, they were seeking acceptance and respect as cowboys and other vital roles in the rough and often violent frontier. Cowboys such as Bill Pickett, Bass Reeves and Nat Love became legendary, contributing to the lucrative and highly popular westerns on radio, TV and in the movies, though unfortunately through white voices and actors in most instances. Bass Reeves, a heroic and highly successful lawman, is considered to be the original story for "The Lone Ranger"! Find out about the African American men and women who made significant contributions in taming the Old West through their stories, news articles and photographs on display. This exhibit is nicely put together and attractive. It encourages the visitor to follow up with their own research into this almost forgotten history when African Americans were searching for better opportunities for themselves and their families while suffering against the Jim Crow racism and other prejudices of the past.
This exhibit, located within the African American Heritage Museum, which was founded by Ralph E. Hunter, Sr., who is also the museum's president, was created by Kimball Baker, an historian, author, documentary film maker, and writer.
The African American Heritage Museum is located in the Noyes Art Garage at 2200 Fairmount Avenue in the heart of downtown Atlantic City. Consider this while checking out the beaches, casinos and shopping at Atlantic City!
Not only were African Americans braving depredations at military posts out west, they were seeking acceptance and respect as cowboys and other vital roles in the rough and often violent frontier. Cowboys such as Bill Pickett, Bass Reeves and Nat Love became legendary, contributing to the lucrative and highly popular westerns on radio, TV and in the movies, though unfortunately through white voices and actors in most instances. Bass Reeves, a heroic and highly successful lawman, is considered to be the original story for "The Lone Ranger"! Find out about the African American men and women who made significant contributions in taming the Old West through their stories, news articles and photographs on display. This exhibit is nicely put together and attractive. It encourages the visitor to follow up with their own research into this almost forgotten history when African Americans were searching for better opportunities for themselves and their families while suffering against the Jim Crow racism and other prejudices of the past.
This exhibit, located within the African American Heritage Museum, which was founded by Ralph E. Hunter, Sr., who is also the museum's president, was created by Kimball Baker, an historian, author, documentary film maker, and writer.
The African American Heritage Museum is located in the Noyes Art Garage at 2200 Fairmount Avenue in the heart of downtown Atlantic City. Consider this while checking out the beaches, casinos and shopping at Atlantic City!
Written 28 May 2017
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fbbrown
Malvern27 contributions
Jan 2017
This small but powerful free museum is located just 2 blocks from Ceasars casino. They offer a guided tour which is packed with interesting facts. This museum is a must see when visiting AC.
Written 10 January 2017
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edwarda141
3 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
Excellent exhibits and informative guides with many artifacts of African American significance. Though small and out of the way, well worth visiting.
Written 11 February 2018
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Elaine F
Bridgewater, NJ3,596 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
While you are visiting the Noyes Garage of Stockton University, this is at the back of the building. It is not a separate structure,but is at the far end of the garage. There is a slight admission fee, but there is a neat man who is also a "guide" and it is a unique place to visit for African American HIstory.
Written 25 February 2016
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LGBTtraveler
Bethlehem, PA212 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
It's a small museum with free admission, some interesting featured exhibits. Not sure we really understood the direction they were going with their choice of exhibits. It takes about 10 minutes to walk through.
Written 5 October 2014
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Waterfall28301
Slidell, LA4 contributions
Sept 2018 • Business
Did not expect to see such an array of different things. The man running the place - sorry I forgot his name - was very friendly and informed. My only issue was the he was running two different booths and had to keep going back and forth. Will that he could have his location moved to a building by himself. Didn't like the treatment that I witnessed. Would recommend visiting it though to anyone.
Written 26 September 2018
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Paul L
Nashville, TN40 contributions
Sept 2018 • Solo
This little gem of a museum is located in the Noyes Arts Garage. They've packed a lot of stuff into a limited space, and it's interesting and informative. Great to learn about our history and also ourselves.
Written 15 September 2018
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Ellen F
7 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Great little museum. It is always amazing to have an opportunity to witness a person’s collection and knowledge of history.
Written 3 September 2023
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Sad_Stay2014
New York39 contributions
Nov 2020
This museum is for all people to see and learn about Afro-Americans who lived and worked in AC-Love!
Written 4 November 2020
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