Museum Closed – Sunday, April 17, 2022

The Reginlald F. Lewis Museum is closed on Sunday, April 17, 2022 from Noon to 5 pm.  The museum will re-open on Monday, April 18, 2022 beginning at 10 am. […]

Educator Wellness Webinar: Healing Through History: Refilling The Cup and Normalizing Self-Care For Educators – Virtual – 6 PM EST

Research has shown that learning African American history can have a positive impact on one’s well being. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, this webinar will explore African American history through the lens of Mental Health, self-care and wellness. Participants will take a glimpse into the African American past to gain insight on how […]

Juneteenth Celebration: Education as Liberation (In Person)

Commemorate this significant moment in our history with a FREE day at the Lewis Museum focused on "Education as Liberation." Barbecue lovers can learn about grilling and its significance in Black communities as a Juneteenth tradition with Damian Mosley from Black Sauce Kitchen. Enjoy samples of smoked barbecue biscuit sandwiches and smoked string beans with strawberry […]

Digital Program- Reginald F. Lewis Museum Community Oratory Reading of Frederick Douglass’, “What To the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” – Noon Airing

  **This virtual program will premier at Noon and be accessible online here (CLICK Douglass Image) or go to our museum’s facebook/IG page for the remainder of the week.** On July 5, 1852 in Rochester, New York Frederick Douglass memorably declared, "This Fourth of July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I must mourn." […]