Williams Academy Black History Museum

02/13/2025

✨In honor of this year’s Black History Month, the Williams Academy Black History Museum is proud to present an exhibit exploring “African Americans and Labor.” 💪🏿🇺🇸This exhibit delves into the profound impact of African American labor throughout history. We invite you to visit us and engage with this compelling exhibition, which offers valuable insights into the vital contributions of African Americans in shaping our nation’s history and culture. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽

02/13/2025

Meet Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, a pioneering leader in the Civil Rights Movement. As a key organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, she was the only woman working alongside the 'Big Six' civil rights leaders, fighting tirelessly for justice and equality.

Explore the African Americans and Labor exhibit, on display now.

Wednesday - Friday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: By Appointment Only

02/12/2025

04/25/2024

: Challen Rivera presents her exhibit “Seed Time and Harvest” to the children of Apostolic Revival Center Christian School. Their time at the Williams Academy Museum provided a memorable immersive learning experience, provoking imagination. After the presentation, Challen guided an Arts and Craft activity for each child to take home a masterpiece of their own. 🎨

04/18/2024

The Lee County Black History Society was honored to host “Youth Innovation Night” on the lawn of the Williams Academy Black History Museum in partnership with the Edison Awards and Lewis Latimer Fellowship Program. Youth attendees gathered to Unleash Their Super Powers while gaining valuable insights from Shameik Moore, Latimer Fellow, Actor, and the voice of Miles Morales aka Spider-Man, astronaut/artist Sian Proctor, and other modern-day superheroes.

https://bit.ly/YouthInnovationFox4

People heard directly from panelists - including an astronaut and the voice behind Miles Morales in Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse.

04/18/2024

Sending a huge shoutout to Dunbar High School and Principal Carl Burnside for being our premier school of technology and innovation! 💚🧡🐅Your dedication to fostering innovation and empowering students is truly commendable. Thank you for showcasing your outstanding programs during our inaugural Youth Innovation Night!

Check out the amazing panelists at https://www.latimerfellows.com/

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03/31/2024

🌟Today marks the 80th year of the Dunbar Easter Parade! 🐣🌷 Founded by the remarkable Evelyn Sams Canady, a former educator at the Williams Academy, this cherished tradition brings our community together in joyous celebration. The parade begins today at 3 PM and is hosted by the dedicated Dunbar Festival Committee. For more details, visit their page. Let’s continue fostering a spirit of unity and love within our community! 💜

*Check out these timeless snapshots captured during the 1949 Dunbar Easter Parade! 📸

02/06/2024

: The 2024 theme is “African Americans and the Arts” spanning the many impacts Black Americans have had on visual arts, music, cultural movements, and more.

The Williams Academy Museum was honored to launched Black History Month by hosting an ART TALK with Challen Rivera. Visit the Williams Academy Black History Museum to tour our latest exhibit highlighting “African Americans and the Arts” including Challen Rivera’s “Seed Time and Harvest”.

02/04/2024

02/01/2024

📢 Please click the link below to access registration for tomorrow’s Artist Talk and Saturday’s Prayer Breakfast. Both events are free!
http://blackhistorysociety.org/events/

01/03/2024

Lee County Black History Society and Edison and Ford Winter Estates is offering free daytime admission during the month of January to either museum with membership to one of the organizations. Join LCBHS here: https://bit.ly/3TLWpbu

“In the spirit of cultural exchange, we encourage the community to explore these museums to get an understanding of the community where we live,” said Autumn Watkins Holloway, executive director of the Lee County Black History Society. “We hope this reciprocal opportunity will encourage wider membership to support both of these important nonprofit museums preserving the area’s history.”

12/28/2023

The Williams Academy Black History Museum is open for appointments only until January 3rd. Schedule a tour by phone if you are interested in visiting our museum this holiday season.