The east lansing public library is thrilled to host the black history 101 mobile museum on tuesday, january 22 in honor of black history month. Collecting hip hop memorabilia, a groundbreaking book on the material artifacts of hip. People and places is a museum exhibit in a custombuilt, iowamade winnebago. The black history 101 mobile museum is a collection of over 7,000 original artifacts of black memorabilia dating from the transatlantic slave trade era to hiphop culture, which has been personally collected over the past 26 years by mobile museum founder, khalid elhakim. My mission is to raise the consciousness of the human family by sharing artifacts that celebrate the contributions, achievements, and experiences of african americans. Khalid elhakim, the black history 101 mobile museum is an award winning collection of over 7,000 original artifacts of black memorabilia dating from the transatlantic slave trade era to hiphop culture.
The exhibit will be open from 10am6pm with a lecture by khalid elhakim at 1pm. These are beautiful and so very detailed and are a must see. Nov 17, 2008 the black history 101 mobile museum was founded by detroit public school educator, khalid elhakim. Khalid elhakim, founder of the black history 101 mobile museum. The black history 101 mobile museum has exhibited in 40 states at over 400 institutions including. The history museum of mobile does not appraise art, antiques or artifacts. Black history 101 mobile museum brings history to our fingertips more than 150 original objects and historic items were on display in the heritage center at srps project administration building. International society of appraisers seattle, wa 206. Traveling black history 101 mobile museum to visit university. Please contact the following institutions to get in contact with an appraiser or conservator. From 2020 through 2022, the mobile museum will travel the highways and backroads of the state. Immerse yourself into worldclass art, exciting history, and mindbending science. American black journal black history 101 mobile museum. Black history 101 mobile museum takes history out into the.
Elhakim runs the black history 101 mobile museum, a traveling collection that he curates out of a 30footlong, 12footwide trailer. Popular history 101 books meet your next favorite book. The illinoisbased black history 101 mobile museum was on display feb. From the industrial revolution to the globalization of democracy by francis fukuyama.
Khalid elhakim is the founder and curator of the black history 101 mobile museum. The below picture of a brooklyn library bookmobile doesnt really capture all of the trends of the time, but look at the kids. The black history 101 mobile museum was founded by detroit public school educator, khalid elhakim. The black history 101 mobile museum brings an awardwinning collection of over 7,000 original artifacts of black memorabilia to columbia with artifacts dating from the transatlantic slave trade. Khalid elhakim and professor griff, formerly of public enemy. America in the world pulled from the smithsonian collections, these items range millennia, from prehistoric dinosaurs to the very first supercomputer. Representing a point in time, the items were dated from the transatlantic slave trade era to. There is also a useful website associated with the book that museums 101 is a great place to start for anyone interested in learning how museums operate.
Traveling black history 101 mobile museum to visit university park. The black history 101 mobile museum detroit, mi 2008 with continuing cuts in educational funding, schools have reduced or eliminated field trips to cultural institutions such as museums. A perfect book to hand to a new volunteer, new staff or board member and say here are the basics. Black history 101 mobile museum university of michigan. They included pictures of lynchings, a ku klux klan hood and books and articles featuring blackface. Museums 101 is very interesting and useful for those managing museums or interested in organizing one. Founded by khalid elhakim, the black history 101 mobile museum in detroit boasts a collection of over 7,000 artifacts from slavery to hiphop culture.
Seeing books that i read as child really brings this home. Founded by khalid elhakim, the black history 101 mobile museum is an award winning collection of over 7,000 original artifacts of black memorabilia dating from the trans. Iowa history 101 mobile museum johnson county historical. The black history 101 mobile museum has exhibited in 34 states, at over 300 institutions, including collegesuniversities, k12 schools, corporations, libraries, conferences and cultural events, making it one of the most soughtafter exhibits of its kind in america. The museum also operates the phoenix fire museum and oversees the historic fort conda, a replica of. Founded by khalid elhakim, the black history 101 mobile museum is an award winning collection of over 7,000 original artifacts of black. Recognizing the power and importance of teaching with primary sources, elhakim, a former detroit public schools teacher, began collecting artifacts over two decades ago. With an archive of over 1500 artifacts of rare black memorabilia, the black history 101 mobile. International council of museums code of ethics american alliance of museums code of ethics american alliance of museums museum accreditation unesco. The black history 101 mobile museum and founder, khalid elhakim, will be in the college of education, health, and human services on march 7, 2018.
The mobile museum is a cost effective approach to present historical artifacts to schools systems, communities, colleges and universities throughout the nation. Book your tickets online for history museum of mobile, mobile. The public can explore african american history and culture from the origins of slavery to contemporary hiphop culture when the black history 101 mobile museum rolls into town at robert morris. The mobile museum is a cost effective approach to present historical artifacts to schools systems, communities, colleges and. The special temporary visit when we went in feb 2020 is an exhibit of ancient roman tools, weapons and architecture. The east lansing public library is thrilled to host the black history 101 mobile museum on monday, march 30. Feb 14, 2015 the illinoisbased black history 101 mobile museum was on display feb. The american writers museum is planned to open next year, and it essentially looks like the kind of place a booklover particularly one who loves american literature could go. University of detroitmercy architecture students designed the structures interior, which can accommodate about 15 people. With an array of artifacts from the state historical museum of iowas collection, a trio of new exhibitions called iowa history 101 digs into the bedrock stories that every iowan should know. The pieces are among some 5,000 artifacts curated by khalid elhakim, a detroit native and. Aug 02, 2017 mobile is such an old city with a diverse history and the museum does a great job in showing the development. The bookmobile of the ottawa public library this particular model is based on a saftliner hdx chassis. Khalid elhakim, the black history 101 mobile museum the.
They have been known by many names throughout history including traveling library, library wagon, book wagon, book truck, libraryonwheels, and book auto service. One exhibition is a traditional museum show, another is a handson learning gallery for children, and the third is a. The museum of mobile history was absolutely fantastic for our wedding on march 19, 2016. Recognizing the power and importance of teaching with primary sources, elhakim, a former detroit public schools teacher, began. Outside, the trailer is decorated with a mural by detroit graffiti artist sintex. Black history 101 mobile museum, mobile museum, detroit, mi. The museum field is under going a dramatic shift due to issues of inclusion, globalization, social media, social collateral, crowdsourcing, crowdfunding, mobility, collaboration, consumerization of it, online education and corporatization. Typically they can be in recreational vehicles rvs or truckstrailers that drive to schools, libraries and rural events. To us, the most amazing gallery was the dollhouses. International council of museums code of ethics american alliance of museums code of ethics american alliance of museums museum accreditation. Khalid elhakim, the black history 101 mobile museum is an award winning collection of. Museums 101 is a straight forward howto book for people new to the field of museums and for those interested in entering professions in the museum field.
The museum also boasts audio and interactive exhibits that engage visitors as they learn. This mobile exhibit, which unpacks the stories of iowas past with dozens of artifacts from the state historical museum of iowas collection, will stop at. History museum of mobile all you need to know before you. Museums 101 is a museum basics book, to be used by museum founders, board members, museum staff, students and museum enthusiasts. History museum of mobile reception venues mobile, al. Black history 101 mobile museum fawcettl founded by khalid elhakim, the black history 101 mobile museum is an awardwinning collection of over 7,000 original artifacts of black memorabilia dating from the transatlantic slave trade era to hiphop culture. Postwar prosperity, a booming automobile industry, and increasing suburbanization continued the expansion of bookmobile service. Founded by khalid elhakim, the black history 101 mobile museum is an award winning collection of over 7,000 original artifacts of black memorabilia dating. The smithsonians history of america in 101 objects. The exhibit will be open from 2pm8pm with a panel discussion at 6. The book seems especially geared toward readers who intend to start new museums, and includes a reference section, museum toolbox. Check out the best museums in strasbourg to visit in 2020.
May 15, 2020 looking to get inspired on your trip to strasbourg. Interview with the founder and curator of the black history 101. Black history 101 mobile museum makes a local stop at rmu. Mobile is such an old city with a diverse history and the museum does a great job in showing the development. Museums 101 by mark walhimer meet your next favorite book. Sergey solovyev, department of greek and roman antiquities, the state hermitage museum, russia museums 101 is an amazing and comprehensive resource, full of great insights of how museums work. Minnesota founded in 2018, the minnesota africanamerican heritage museum and gallery highlights the contributions and experiences of africanamericans in minnesota. Hudson bay high school, vancouver, wa 115 yakima community college, yakima, wa 116 yakima community college, grandview, wa 121 rollins college, orlando, fl.
In 20, khalid published the center of the movement. From beginning to end, the staff at the museum was professional, helpful and went above and beyond to ensure our day went off without a hitch. They have an ongoing exhibit of the history of mobile, which is wonderful. The black history 101 mobile museum bh101mm is an innovative traveling tabletop exhibit depicting black memorabilia spanning slavery to hip hop. Monday evening, michiganbased khalid elhakim spoke with hiphopdx about founding the black history 101 mobile museum.
Multiple exhibits are currently traveling the state. Romans, president, fort worth museum of science and history, and member of. This bookmobile from chester county, south carolina is a good example. Individuals will have a chance to explore the history of iowans at home, work and play when visiting the iowa history 101 mobile museum provided by the state historical society of iowa. The black history 101 mobile museum brings an awardwinning collection of over 7,000 original artifacts of black memorabilia to columbia with. Check out the calendar to see when theyll be near your community. The museum is housed in the old city hall building, a national historic landmark, and has roots that date back nearly 180 years. Black history museum stirs memories lansing state journal. Mar 27, 2017 rare artifacts from mlk, rosa parks on display. History museum of mobile 111 s royal st, mobile, alabama 36602 rated 4. A bookmobile or mobile library is a vehicle designed for use as a library. Now under secretary for art, history, and culture richard kurin, aided by a team of top smithsonian curators and scholars, has assembled a literary exhibition of 101 objects from across the smithsonians museums that together offer a marvelous new perspective on the history of the united states. History museum of mobilethe history museum of mobile houses and interprets 300 years of mobile history through numerous exhibits containing thousands of artifacts.
History museum of mobile is a great place to visit if you have some time in mobile. Black history 101 mobile museum canton public library. One exhibition is a traditional museum show, another is a handson learning gallery for children, and the third is a traveling display in a. This travelling museum is an award winning collection of over 7,000. Black history 101 mobile museum readies tour, hip hop.
History museum of mobile 2020 all you need to know before. We talk with khalid elhakim, founder and curator of the black history 101 mobile museum. Black history 101 mobile museum shares cultural artifacts. Roots 101 africanamerican museum planned for downtown. He is the founder and curator of the black history 101 mobile museum. History museum of mobile all you need to know before you go. A mobile museum is a museum educational outreach program that bring the museum to the people rather than vice versa. A compilation of online museum resources to accompany the book museums 101 includes online resources for science center, childrens museum and natural history museums.