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The African American Museum also known as the African American Museum of Nassau County, which opened in 1970, is dedicated to showcasing local and national African American artists. The 6,000 sq. ft. facility is operated by the Museum Services Division of the Nassau County Department of Recreation, Parks and Support Services, the museum is located at 110 North Franklin Street in Hempstead, New York and is one of a number of cultural organizations in the region where visitors can learn about the role of African Americans in Long Island's history.[1]The museum, one of the only African American museums in New York,[2] hosts a number of events including Black History Month and Kwanzaa celebrations and commemorations of the lives of important figures including Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X among others. In an effort to increase visitation, Nassau County decided in 2005 to eliminate admission fees.[3]

One of the museum's founders was Dr. Leroy Ramsey, a former military historian for the Department of Defense.[4] and the museum's Director for the first twenty years was Willie Houston. In addition to the large number of school groups that the museum receives,[5] the Museum is also the location of the African Atlantic Genealogy Society, which provides workshops and research assistance into family genealogy.

In 2005 the museum was one of the first ten recipients of the Museum Preservation Award, granted by American Legacy magazine.[6]

References

  1. ^ Parks, Steve (2007-01-16), "Visiting the Past", Newsday{{citation}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  2. ^ Bird, Christiane (2006). New York State. Avalon Travel Publishing. p. 28. ISBN 9781566917964. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ Toy, Vivian S. (2005-07-31). "Nassau Plots a Rescue for its Tattered Museums". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-08-16. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  4. ^ Delatiner, Barbara (1999-01-17). "Long Island Guide". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-08-16. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  5. ^ Serviss, Naomi (1999-11-14). "Savoring Inspiration Amid the Mundane". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-08-16. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  6. ^ "American Legacy Magazine's 10th Anniversary Gala" (PDF). 2005-09. Retrieved 2008-08-16. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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