SOUTH SUBURBAN MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY

CRETE, IL

 Gary Works
Credit: Seth Tisue

The South Suburban Museum of African American History in Crete, IL is dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of African Americans in the South Suburban region. The museum was founded in 2003 and is operated by volunteers dedicated to preserving and displaying the African American legacy. The museum houses collections that include artifacts, photographs, documents, and other materials that tell the history of African Americans in the South Suburban region. The museum also has a research library and offers educational programs and community events.

The museum's collection includes artifacts such as African masks and sculptures, clothing, quilts, furniture, and other items used by African Americans in the South Suburban region. The photograph collection includes images of African Americans in the community from the early 20th century to the present. The library contains books, periodicals, and other materials related to African American history and culture.

The museum's educational programs focus on African American history, culture, and contemporary issues. They also offer programs for children, youth, and adults that teach about African American history and culture. The museum hosts a variety of community events, including art exhibitions, film screenings, and lectures.

The South Suburban Museum of African American History is an important resource for the South Suburban region. Its collections provide a valuable insight into the African American experience in the South Suburban region and its educational programs and events help to bring that history to life.

SOUTH SUBURBAN MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY is a History Museum in CRETE IL. US MID #8401700441

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

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SOUTH SUBURBAN MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
3030 E CEDAR LN
CRETE
IL
60417-3769

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MID # 8401700441
Name SOUTH SUBURBAN MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 261533713
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.43848, -87.541695
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 197
US Census Tract: 883806
US Census Block: 1004