TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Black History 101 Mobile Museum made a stop at Washburn University, bringing centuries of Black history directly to campus.
The traveling museum features more than 200 authentic artifacts that highlight moments of struggle, achievement and progress across generations. The collection includes a wide range of topics, including slavery, politics, education, music, sports and the civil rights movement.
Visitors had the opportunity to view rare artifacts and historical documents signed by influential figures such as Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Mary McLeod Bethune, Du Bois, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr. and many others.
“You’re looking at history that speaks volume,” said Professor Griff, national director of the museum. “Every piece on the tables, which we have ten tables, 200 artifacts, every artifact has its own story. Hopefully, they can connect with it and learn a little bit more about history.”
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The museum is set up to operate in non-traditional spaces such as classrooms, libraries and conference rooms, allowing students and community members to experience history outside of a museum setting. By bringing the museum to campus, organizers aimed to make students and the Topeka community more aware and educated on Black history. You can learn more about the museum by clicking here.
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