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!
On This Day In History
Women's History Month
This Women's History Month, we honor Captain Stephanie Johnson, a true trailblazer in aviation. As the first Black female captain for Delta Airlines, Captain Johnson has shattered glass ceilings and continues to inspire future generations of pilots.
Her journey began in high school, where a simple flight sparked her lifelong passion for aviation. Fast forward to today, and Captain Johnson’s incredible achievements include becoming the first Black female pilot at Northwest Airlines in 1997, and in 2018, being promoted to captain at Delta Airlines.
But that's not all—on February 26, 2017, Captain Johnson and First Officer Dawn Cook made history as the first all-Black, all-female crew for Delta Airlines on a flight from Detroit to Las Vegas. In a profession where there were once only 12 Black women, Johnson is proud to be a role model and a beacon of possibility, especially for young women of color who dream of reaching new heights.
Captain Johnson's legacy is one of resilience, determination, and breaking barriers. She proves that with passion and perseverance, the sky is never the limit.
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
Map
Admission
Donations are strongly encouraged.
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