A. PHILIP RANDOLPH PULLMAN PORTER MUSEUM

CHICAGO, IL

The A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum is located in Chicago, Illinois and is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Pullman Porters. The Pullman Porters were African American men who worked on the Pullman rail cars in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It is the only museum of its kind in the United States.

The museum was founded by Lyn Hughes, who worked with former Pullman Porters to create an archive of their history. The museum is housed in the historic Pullman Administration Building, which was originally built in 1881 and served as the headquarters for the Pullman Company. The museum offers the opportunity to learn about the experiences of the Pullman Porters through interactive exhibits, artifacts, and photographs.

In addition to preserving the history of the Pullman Porters, the museum also provides education about the labor movement, civil rights, and African American history. The museum offers educational programs and workshops for students, adults, and families. It also hosts special events such as movie screenings and cultural performances.

The A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum is an important cultural and educational institution in Chicago. It serves to honor the legacy of the Pullman Porters and to educate the public about the history of African Americans and the labor movement.

A. PHILIP RANDOLPH PULLMAN PORTER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CHICAGO IL. US MID #8401700857

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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• telephone: 7739283935
• website: http://aphiliprandolphmuseum.com

A. PHILIP RANDOLPH PULLMAN PORTER MUSEUM
10406 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO
IL
61265

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