Black History Museums Open Across North America

Multiple museums and historical sites across different regions are commemorating Black history through exhibits and events. Upper Canada Village in Eastern Ontario has launched a permanent Black history exhibit showcasing the lives of Black Canadians during the 1860s. In Virginia, the Library of Virginia's traveling exhibit, True Sons of Freedom, features African American World War I soldiers' photos and stories. The International African American Museum in South Carolina is celebrating its first anniversary with a week-long event including workshops, celebrations, and fundraisers. Additionally, Tampa and Chattanooga are opening Black history museums to honor and preserve African American heritage and culture in their respective communities.