DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL (Southwest Side)
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Introduction
The DuSable Museum is named after Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, a Haitian man of American and French descent, who is known as the "founder of Chicago". In the 1960s, Dr. Burroughs and other progressive citizens of Chicago established an institution to fill this important role and convey and preserve the rich experiences and achievements of African Americans, in response to the neglect of black history and culture by the education system. During that era, the DuSable Museum not only filled this essential educational gap, but also played a significant role in the black social movement, including hosting political fundraising events, celebrating holidays, and organizing community activities. Address 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL (Southwest Side)
Opening hours Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00-17:00. Sunday, 12:00-17:00. Closed for Easter, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
