DuSable Museum of African American History: Pride and Power

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Audio tour and entrance ticket
Audio tour in English
Route length: 1 mile
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Duration 1h
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  • Explore the collections of the oldest black museum in America with your own audio guide
  • Learn about the heritage and the achievements of people of African descents
  • Get inspired by the story of Harold Washington, the first Chicago's African American mayor
Discover creativity, power and culture of people from African descents at your own pace and guided by your own audio tour. The DuSable Museum of African American History has been preserving and showcasing heritage and achievements of people originating from Africa since 1961. It is the city's memorial to the founder of Chicago, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable who was of African descent. Museum's collection includes paintings, photographs, sculptures and historical artifacts bringing you through the story of humiliation, resistance and freedom of black people. The tour starts with the exploration of masterpices created by the founder of the museum, Margaret Burroughs, where she depicts black and white people together, or people with half-white, half-black faces. You will hear about the South Side Community Art Center and see the art works of its students. Hear the story of Ida Wells, Chicago's fighter for civil rights. Marvel at the violin of Paul Laurence Dunbar, American poet and novelist. Set off on sea adventures through diaries of Captain Harry Dean. Then, you will visit the office of Harold Washington, Chicago’s first African American mayor who expanded the opportunities for minorities in business, education and social life. Posters, pictures and drawings related to his life will bring you back to Chicago of 1980's.

What's included

  • Entrance tickets to DuSable Museum of African American History
  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
  • Headphones not included — bring your own
  • Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
  • In-person tour guide

Places you will visit

DuSable Museum of African American History
East 56th Place, 740

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