Welcome
OUR MISSION
We collect, preserve, and share the stories of African American life and culture in Rhode Island- centering the experiences of enslaved Africans, freedpeople, and their descendants, while empowering the next generation through education, community memory, and the living archive of Black Rhode Island.
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OUR VISION
A Rhode Island where Black history is a foundation. Where young people see themselves in the historical record. Where communities hold authorship over their own stories; a place where the African American experience is preserved, celebrated and transmitted for generations to come.
Explore, Engage, and Educate
The African American Museum of Rhode Island in 2025 is building out its foundation in the community by working with youth and elders to research, gather stories, and establish relationships.
As we work toward the goal of a permanent home, the elements of a museum: objects, provenance, detailed research, and facilitation of community through story telling will continue to serve as our current objective.
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To get involved, please review our events page for upcoming exhibits and programs or reach out to us directly. Contact us at contact@aam-ri.org
