THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM 

AAHM's mission statement is "To tell authentic stories about African American life in Springfield and Central Illinois through exhibitions, education, collections and programs to preserve, interpret and celebrate African American history and culture."

The Springfield & Central Illinois African American History Museum will be closed for construction beginning May 13, 2024.  We are excited about the expansion project which will add more exhibit space onto the back of the museum.  Construction is scheduled to be completed sometime late Summer or early Fall. Please see our website for updates.  www.spiaahm.org 

While the building at 1440 Monument will be closed for construction, AAHM plans to maintain offering relevant programming to the Springfield & Central Illinois community.  Sign up for our email list to receive the most current announcements.  All events will be announced on our website.  www.spiaahm.org

For urgent inquiries, please contact us at our temporary number (217) 361-9942.

September Update: AAHM has brand new walls!
Can you picture all the activities AAHM can host in the new conference room?
We are so excited for the museum to open to patrons again!
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On This Day In History

🌟On This Day in History: January 17, 1916 🌟

On this day in 1916, Charles Young made history by becoming the first African American to attain the rank of colonel in the U.S. Army. His unwavering dedication, leadership, and perseverance opened doors for future generations and shattered barriers during a challenging time.
Colonel Young was more than just a military officer; he was a motivational figure who exemplified courage and resilience. His accomplishments serve as a reminder of the vital importance of diversity and inclusion across all sectors. Let’s celebrate his legacy and remain committed to pursuing equality and justice.
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2024 Events

July 2024

  • July 13, 2024: The 1619 Book Club at the DeFrates Room, Lincoln Library 12 pm - 1:30 pm
  • July 24, 2024: Adult Game Night (Rescheduled TBA)
  • July 26, 2024: Living Black History: A Talk with Kathryn Harris (Online) at 12:30 - 1 PM Registration Link https://events.aarp.org/event/48530acd-cf3f-4bb0-99a0-b49d93e8ff4f/summary
  • July 27, 2024: Kids Game Day! at the Multipurpose Room, Lincoln Library 12-1 PM

August 2024

  • August 3, 2024: Back to School Bash at ALPLM's Union Square Park 9 AM - 1 PM.
  • August 8-18, 2024: History Exhibit at the Illinois State Fair

September 2024

October 2024

November 2024

  • November 8, 2024: 13th Annual Fundraising Gala - "Honoring Our Heritage - From Chains to Change" at 6 PM at Northfield Inn (3280 Northfield Dr., Springfield, IL 62702)

December 2024

  • December 25-26, 2024: Closed in Observance of Christmas

Our Exhibits

We invite you to visit our exhibits when our Museum reopens in late summer or early fall. Stay tuned!

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Hours

We are currently closed due to construction. Stay tuned for the grand reopening!

Special events and private guided tours can be made outside of general admission times. Please call the office to schedule your event.

Location

1440 Monument Avenue
Springfield, Illinois 62702
Email: contact@spiaahm.org
Temporary Phone: (217 ) 361-9942

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Admission

Donations are strongly encouraged.