Photo credit: blackinformationnetwork
A new Jim Crow Museum has opened in Michigan, giving visitors a closer look at the history of racism and segregation in the United States.
Ferris State University now houses the expanded museum, which features a permanent exhibition gallery, archives and a collection of more than 30,000 artifacts.
Jim Crow Museum expands its mission
The new Jim Crow Museum replaces the museum’s original location, which opened to the public in 2012.
The new facility gives visitors more space to explore the history of racial discrimination. Its exhibits document how racism shaped American society across generations.
The collection includes artifacts connected to segregation and other forms of racial discrimination. Together, they provide historical context for visitors studying the country’s racial history.
$22 million museum opens at Ferris State
The new museum represents a $22 million investment at Ferris State University.
Its permanent gallery gives visitors a dedicated space to examine the museum’s collection. The facility also includes archives that support research and education.
The museum’s large collection offers visitors an opportunity to study objects that reflect different periods of American racial history.
Museum preserves history for new generations
The opening expands access to materials that document the history of racism in America.
The museum also creates a space for education and historical reflection. Students, researchers and visitors can explore the collection while learning about the impact of racial discrimination.
With its new facility and extensive archives, the Jim Crow Museum continues its work of preserving this part of American history.
View this post on Instagram
Source: Black Information Network on Instagram
About the Author
