DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY INC
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Mission Statement
The DuSable Museum of African American History is a Chicago treasure and for more than 55 years, has preserved more than 12,000 artifacts, objects and works of fine art, books and documents that give voice to the African American experience. The Museum is a major repository for preserving various aspects of the African American experience through the interpretation of artifacts, objects and works of art for the public to promote life-long learning and understanding about Black history in America and the struggle to be free and equal.
About This Cause
Named after the Haitian entrepreneur and pioneer, Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable, the DuSable Museum of African American History is the oldest independent African American history museum in the United States. Its mission is to promote understanding and inspire appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans through exhibits, programs, and activities that illustrate African and African American history, culture and art. The museum officially opened its doors in October 1961, quickly becoming a resource for teaching African American history and culture and a focal point in Chicago for social activism, and in 1968 was renamed after DuSable. Soon growing out of its space, the Museum relocated to its current location in 1973 and expanded with the Harold Washington Wing in 1993. The Museum is preparing to grow once again with the repurposing of the historic Daniel Burnham Roundhouse, located immediately south of the current Museum facilities.