Cherry Street Blues: African American Music History in San Antonio 1867-1937 Researched, designed and created by doctoral student Marc Molina this exhibit takes a close look at an overlooked history. Following Emancipation, a diverse mix of Black music traditions flourished in all parts of San Antonio and Bexar County. These spiritual and secular forms of cultural performance evolved in…
Our latest exhibit is here! The Power of Your Story! This is an exhibit for the whole family! Explore: Who are tradition bearers? Why telling/sharing the stories of tradition-bearers is critical. How to share your stories. Watch/Listen to stories from ex-slaves, grandmothers and community heroes. Activities: A family/community quilt, a family/community recipe, a grandparent’s book
We are excited to unveil our latest exhibit at the San Antonio International Airport. Hat’s off to our amazing partners: University of Texas San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures, San Antonio Missions Baseball Team, the Texas Kidney Foundation and the Negro League Baseball Museum! This exhibit is also available for loan or rent from SAAACAM with discussion talking points…
To collect, preserve and share the cultural heritage of African Americans in the San Antonio region.
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