BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM

CARBONDALE, IL

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The Black History Museum in Carbondale, IL is a landmark destination that celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history. The museum is located in the heart of downtown Carbondale and is a popular attraction for visitors from all over the country.

The museum features a vast collection of artifacts, exhibits, and memorabilia that showcase the rich and diverse history of African Americans. Visitors can explore various galleries that focus on the contributions of African Americans in the fields of art, music, literature, science, politics, and more.

One of the most popular exhibits at the Black History Museum is the "Freedom Wall," which showcases the names and stories of African Americans who played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. The museum also features a collection of artifacts and documents related to the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves to escape to freedom.

The Black History Museum is a valuable educational resource for schools and community groups. The museum offers educational programs and guided tours that provide a deeper understanding of African American history and culture. The museum also hosts special events and exhibits throughout the year, including guest lectures, concerts, and film screenings.

BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CARBONDALE IL. US MID #8401700245

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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Nothing can fully prepare you for experiencing this in person. It is undoubtedly the most spectacular astronomical event we can ever experience on Earth. This was shot during the first few seconds of totality. With the sun's blinding photosphere hidden from view, the glowing solar corona surrounds the dark silhouette of the moon. The bright pink sliver in the upper left is part of the sun's chromosphere, with deep red solar prominences nearby. The largest of them were obvious to the naked eye.

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Captured from 18:58:47 to 18:58:52 UTC 2023-04-08
Exposure 0.5 ms, Gain 1, Offset 50

Location: Shawnee National Forest, Wolf Lake, IL (north of the McCann Springs Picnic Area)
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC Pro
Telescope: Explore Scientific ED80 f/6.0 Apochromatic Refractor (with HoTech 2&quot; SCA Field Flattener)
Mount: Orion Sirius EQ-G (unguided)
Capture software: FireCapture, Stellarium
Processing software: PIPP (converted AVI to non-debayered TIF) and PixInsight

Non-professional 2024 Eclipse Photos - SIU, Carbondale, IL

Contact BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM

telephone: 6184572217

BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM
1237 E MAIN ST
CARBONDALE
IL
62901

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MID #	8401700245
Name	BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM
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Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
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LAT/LONG	37.731056, -89.191881
CODES	FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 077 US Census Tract: 011200 US Census Block: 5003