Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum

The Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum is a museum of African-American history and culture located in Springfield in the U.S. state of Illinois. The museum was founded in 2012 by historical educator Douglas King, and moved to a permanent location adjacent to Springfield's Oak Ridge Cemetery in March 2016. The history museum is located in the former home of the now-closed Museum of Funeral Customs. [1]

References

  1. ↑ Yeagle, Patrick. "So we don't forget: African-American History Museum opens new location". Illinois Times. Retrieved March 4, 2016.

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