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Know Your History Mobile Exhibit Displays Black History at City Hall Friday.
Posted on Thursday, February 28 @ 15:18:59 EST by jfbailey
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WPCNR MAIN STREET JOURNAL. From The Mayor's Office. February 28, 2008: Mayor Delfino and the Westchester Arts Council are proud to welcome American Legacy Magazine and the "Know Your History" mobile tour to White Plains on February 29th. American Legacy Magazine is the premier magazine of African-American history and culture. The mobile museum has traveled the country opening its doors to the public in the effort to enrich communities during Black History Month. The "Know Your History" mobile tour has visited, Baltimore, Charlotte, Mount Vernon, New York, Richmond and Washington, DC. White Plains is the last stop for the tour.
Slave Quarters on the estate of President Andrew Jackson, 1830s,The Hermitage. It housed 10 persons.
"It is a great honor to have the American Legacy Mobile Tour visit the City of White Plains," stated Mayor Delfino. "The purpose of Black History Month is to remember and acknowledge the important people and events who contributed to the history of our country. The 'Know Your History' mobile tour provides information in an accessible and creative manner. Please join us to learn about some of the key leaders of the United States."
Mayor Delfino and the Westchester Arts Council are proud to welcome American Legacy Magazine and the "Know Your History" mobile tour to White Plains on February 29th. American Legacy Magazine is the premier magazine of African-American history and culture. The mobile museum has traveled the country opening its doors to the public in the effort to enrich communities during Black History Month. The "Know Your History" mobile tour has visited, Baltimore, Charlotte, Mount
Vernon, New York, Richmond and Washington, DC. White Plains is the last stop for the tour.
"It is a great honor to have the American Legacy Mobile Tour visit the City of White Plains," stated Mayor Delfino. "The purpose of Black History Month is to remember and acknowledge the important people and events who contributed to the history of our country. The 'Know Your History' mobile tour provides information in an accessible and creative manner. Please join us to learn about some of the key leaders of the United States."
The mobile museum features many exhibits such as; the past 13 years of American Legacy's covers which highlight the depth and magnitude of African-American history and culture in America, a photo exhibit featuring famous African-American women, a "Black History Trivia Wheel," and a genealogy kiosk.
"The Arts Council is proud to be a part of this project," says Janet Langsam, Executive Director of the Westchester Arts Council. "It speaks to our mission to ensure the accessibility, availability and diversity of the arts in Westchester County."
The Westchester Arts Council provides programs and services that enrich the lives of everyone in Westchester. Grants help fund concerts, exhibitions and plays. The Arts Council bring artists into schools and community centers. The Live @ the Arts Exchange series showcases exceptional Westchester performers.
"People who have visited the museum -- not only in Detroit, and Atlanta
and now here in White Plains -- really find it fascinating," said Rodney
Reynolds, American Legacy Magazine founder and publisher. "We are
bringing this great exhibition of history and art to the people of
Westchester."
The exhibit is open from 10am to 5pm at the lot adjacent to City Hall
on 255 Main Street. Pedestrian access is available off of Main Street.
Municipal parking is available in the Hamilton/Main and City Center
garages.
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