New Exhibit at Richmond's Black History Museum and Cultural Center!
Richmond's Black History Museum and Cultural Center has a new exhibit about baseball's Negro Leagues called, "Barnstormin': the Negro Leagues: 1920-1960." The museum showcases a collection of artifacts and memorabilia such as books, action figures, a Life magazine featuring Jackie Robinson and Wheaties cereal boxes to name just some of the items that will be on display. A Hall of Fame Room will feature the careers of Hank Aaron and others. See this Richmond Times Dispatch article for full details or call the museum at 780-9093.
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I attended the opening of the exhibit on Friday evening with over 300 guests in attendance. As might be expected, the exhibit contains much memorabilia from the era. But also present were seven Negro League stars who answered questions, signed autographs, and, frankly, stole the show. Among the stars present was Mamie "Peanut" Johnson, the last living Negro League woman player.
For all who predicted the demise of the Black History Museum, the Barnstomin' exhibit is evidence of its continued effort to educate the local community and inspire us to embrace Black history.
Posted by: Alex Lorch | February 6, 2006 10:43 AM