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September 10, 2024

2024 Art of Soul! Juried Art Show Opening

The National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center (NAAMCC) presents the 10th annual 2024 Art of Soul! Juried Art Show. Participants and winners will be recognized at the Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio on Saturday, October 19, 2024. You can also visit the NAAMCC to […]

August 19, 2024

Travel the Underground Railroad in Belmont County

In celebration of Underground Railroad Month (September), the Underground Railroad Museum will be open for the Ohio Open Doors event on Saturday, September 14th, and Sunday, September 15th. The event will take place from 1 – 4 p.m. on both days. On Saturday, Museum Director, Kristina Estle, will present on the history of the Underground […]

July 30, 2024

Heritage Square Tour

Discover Athens’ Architectural History Tour of Uptown’s Heritage Square. Begin your journey by learning about the restoration of the WWII Armory and Mount Zion’s stained-glass windows, dating back to 1905 Japan. Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the historic Hotel Berry and City Hall and conclude with a relaxing visit to the Southeast Ohio History Center. […]

June 3, 2024

Bringing the Often-Overlooked Heroes of Juneteenth Into the Classroom

Looking for ways to inspire your students to continue engaging with inclusive history this summer break? Encourage them to learn about Juneteenth! Challenge your students to learn a bit about the history of the holiday, attend Juneteenth celebrations and gain new insights through unique historical programs and activities, like those hosted by the Ohio History […]

March 12, 2024

Oral History Project – 1974 Tornadoes

Community scanning day for photographs and documents related to the 1974 Tornadoes.

February 9, 2024

Ohio’s Black Artists: A History of a Trailblazing Museum and Resources to Engage Students Today

The 2024 theme of Black History Month in the United States is “African Americans and the Arts,” and, in that spirit, this month’s Resource Roundup discusses the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center’s (NAAMCC) influence on the art world. Be sure to read on for resources on teaching art in the classroom and a list […]

May 9, 2023

The Power of Protest Music

April 11, 2023

African Art: Form, Function, and Fraught Histories Exhibit

Although often misunderstood by the West, African art has had an enormous impact on the world. While Africans created objects for culturally specific functions, their aesthetics challenged Western society and shaped its perceptions. This exhibit presents the relationship between the aesthetic and cultural functions of African art objects and the historical context of their global […]

February 14, 2023