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Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture

Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture

Located in 830 E Pratt Street, this Smithsonian-affiliated museum named after Reginald F. Lewis, an African-American lawyer and one of the richest men of color in the 1980s, is the premier destination for Maryland’s black history and culture. This museum offers numerous exhibitions on African-American history, musical performances, workshops for kids, lectures, and extensive resources on genealogy. It even has a soul cafe on-site for that extra gastronomic experience. Its goal is to collect, preserve, interpret, document, and display the important contributions of African American in Maryland through its collection of over 11,000 artifacts and documents.
 
Interesting Facts About the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
  • It was named after Reginald F. Lewis, the first African American to build a billion-dollar company.

  •  In 1993, Forbes Magazine listed Lewis as one of the 400 richest Americans.

  • Permanent exhibits include “The Strength of the Mind,” Things Hold, Lines Connect,” and “Building Maryland, Building America”.

  • The museum also include an oral history recording and listening studio, a special exhibition gallery, a 200-seat theater auditorium, a classroom, and resource center.