African American Museum in Philadelphia—Society Hill
Long before the Washington, DC museum became the toast of the town when it opened in 2016, Philadelphia was home to the first museum of its kind that was built by a major U.S. city to “preserve, interpret, and exhibit the heritage and culture of African-Americans.” This museum features interactive galleries that explore the lives of African-Americans from slavery to emancipation as well as rotating art galleries that celebrate African-American culture and artists. Make sure to check out the Waging Peace: 100 Years of Action, an interactive traveling exhibition presented by the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). The exhibit demonstrates the effectiveness of nonviolence to build justice, overcome oppression, and prevent violence using the provocative stories of those who fought against injustice and those who have been helped in the fight during the last century. The exhibit runs Jan. 14-April 23, 2017.