ABOUT US
Celebrating Diversity for Thirty-three (33) Years.
The African American Heritage Society, Inc. was founded September 12,1990 as a 501(c) 3 organization and has operated continuously with vision and purpose for thirty-three (33) years.
Our mission is to preserve, promote, and integrate African American history, heritage, culture and diversity in Pensacola and the Greater Gulf Coast Region through education and the humanities, and to continue to lead the area in supporting and promoting Cultural Tourism in Northwest Florida.
Through quality programming, the African American Heritage Society ("the Society") has offered retrospective exhibits in the visual arts and humanities, performing arts programs, cultural festivals, as well as educational lectures, all highlighting a broad spectrum of the African American unique and creative influences and contributions to American life.
Please click the link above entitled 'chronological history & record of events' for a listing of the many transformative presentations that we have presented in Pensacola and the surrounding Greater Gulf Coast Region.
The Historic "Coulson House" was built in 1865 and has been the Headquarters of the African American Heritage Society for twenty-two (22) years. Prior to our location here, we were at the Pensacola Cultural Center which is also in the Historical District, from 1990 to 2000. The above photo is of the entrance to the Gallery.
Non Discrimination Statement:
The African American Heritage Society, Inc. was also founded upon the principles of diversity and inclusion. The Society does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, nor disability. Employment opportunities, membership, attendance and access to our center, gallery, programs, and events are open to ALL, and we invite you to join us.
MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY READERS ENSEMBLE
will perform at the BOOKS BY THE BAY 1st Annual Book Festival
Join us on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 12 noon at Museum Plaza, 120 Church Street, Downtown Historic District, to support the Society's Readers Ensemble!
Our esteemed readers will be theatrically reading stories and poems from our “When Black Folks Was Colored” book series, which spans 6 volumes and from "Images in Black- A Pictorial History of Black Pensacola" Volumes 1 and 2. The books will be available for purchase from 10AM to 4PM at the Heritage Society Gallery, located across the street from the venue at 200 Church Street, Downtown Historic District.
This event is funded in part by Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
February Gallery Night - Theme: African American Art, History and Culture
Friday February 16 the African American Heritage Society hosted a performance and table at Gallery Night!
Audience members were treated to a performance by Lepoleon Williams and the Polimbtree Drummers! We sold merchandise, books and other items.
Be sure to come see us at the Coulson House during open hours each week and stay tuned for more events!
Join us this Friday at Gallery Night for a night celebrating African American culture!
The African American Heritage Society will have a booth in front of the Artel Art Gallery and a live drum performances by Lepoleon Williams and the Polimbatree Drummers at 6pm INSIDE the Artel Gallery.
We will be there with books and branded merchandise from 5pm-8pm!
NEW OPEN HOURS
Come by and visit us the Coulson House at 200 Church Street in downtown Pensacola.
We are now open Tuesday-Friday 10am-2pm and Saturdays by Appointment for group tours.
We currently have 2 exhibits on display: "Africans in the Americas" and "A More Complete American History".
For scheduling large group visits please contact us at AAHSPensacola@gmail.com
We are available to host group tours! To schedule a group tour of our Museum or the African American History Trail, email us at aahspensacola@gmail.com |
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Back due to Popular Demand - Our "More Complete American History" Exhibit
This exhibit explores a more complete history of America which includes Americans of African ancestry.
On Display Now at the African American Heritage Society Gallery
Pensacola's Historic District at
200 Church Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
Permanent Exhibit ON DISPLAY NOW The African Presence in the Americas from the year 1492 This Gallery Exhibit was acquired from The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture which is located at and generously supported by The New York Public Library. The exhibit chronicles the history of African American people, the history, culture, music, foodways, and contributions made to America since the year 1492. |
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Stated in an address to the National Urban League in 1946:
"We must make every effort [to ensure] that the past injustice, violence and economic discrimination will be made known to the people."
"The taboo, the 'let's-not-talk-about-it' must be broken."
Albert Einstein
To learn more about Mr. Einstein's commitment to Social Justice
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Board of Directors
President - Angela McCorvey, Ph.D.
Dayle Hawthorn, M. D.
Rev. Edward Hayes
Chris Hendricks
Marion Williams, Ph.D,
Keya Wiggins, Ph.D.
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Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder: Dr. Cheryl Howard
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*FOUNDING CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP:
Laurel Boyd, Ph.D.
Jim Boyd, M.D.
Saundra Daggs
The Late Leon Daggs
Dr. and Mrs. Lamont Canada
The Late Judge and Mrs. Howard Bennett
Dr. Lornetta T. Epps, Co-Founder
*You may also become a founding circle life-time member, click on membership above for details.
One Moment Please!
If you would like to see more programming like this, and those events that are listed above under our Chronological History and Record of Events, please click on membership to join us, or donate to make a contribution.
THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY IS A 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.
Donations ID: CH2065 ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE.
Our Events and Programs are Sponsored By: