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Marian Anderson Museum And Historical Society The Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society is an organization dedicated to keeping the Legacy of the late African American historic classical singer.

Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society

762 South Martin Street Philadelphia Pa 19146
www.marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com
*Presented by the National MAHS Showcasing her Residence a National Historical Landmark as a Museum giving thematic educational tours of her life and history and also supporting the development and performance of Young Professional Classical & Performing Artist Scholars. The organization was founded by Blanche Burton-Lyles and has existed for over 29 years. The society consists of The Marian Anderson Residence Museum at 762 S. Martin St., where Anderson lived and maintained all of her life, and the National Scholar Artist Program that Marian Anderson created herself in 1950 in Philadelphia. The Marian Anderson Scholar Artist Program cultivates these exceptional professional Artists from ages 18 and UP and provides the Artist support for the development of their careers at the National Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society. The Scholar Artist is given support with private coaching's, lessons, performance wardrobe, travel to auditions, travel to contracted performances, promotion of our Marian Anderson Scholar Artists. And most importantly our Marian Anderson Scholar Artists perform every year with our Marian Anderson Historical Society Concerting Season which are at least five to six shows a year. The National Marian Anderson Historical Society also has the Arts Empowerment Project which provide education, development, mentorship and performance for all Children in the Arts in the Tri-State Area from ages 4 -18.

FALL SEASON HIGH TEA & TOURS ARE BEING BOOKED CONFIRM YOUR GROUPS HIGH TEA & TOUR EXPERIENCE TODAY BEFORE WE ARE ALL SOL...
10/23/2026

FALL SEASON HIGH TEA & TOURS ARE BEING BOOKED

CONFIRM YOUR GROUPS HIGH TEA & TOUR EXPERIENCE TODAY BEFORE WE ARE ALL SOLD OUT. 🫖

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO BOOK THE MARIAN ANDERSON MUSEUM FOR YOUR FALL OR HOLIDAY SEASON EVENT NOW IS THE TIME. THE CALENDAR IS FILLING UP 📜

HOST AN EVENT AT THE MARIAN ANDERSON MUSEUM

The Fall and Holiday Season is upon us. Did you know that you can have your event at the Marian Anderson Museum? Do you have a Sorority, Fraternity, Women's Club, Mens Club, Corporate event, Organization Meeting, Family Reunion, Conference Classy Affair featuring Music .... Let us Host you and your event at the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society.

To Book Your Special Event Experience Call our office Today
(215)779-4219 or visit our website

marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com

For more information on how you can support the historic Preservation and Programming of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society please call our office today @ 215-779-4219 or visit our website
marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com

(Official Photograph of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society)"In 1916, Marian Anderson was invited by the P...
10/23/2026

(Official Photograph of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society)

"In 1916, Marian Anderson was invited by the People's Chorus to be the contralto soloist in a performance of Handel's Messiah. The Tribune devoted its praise to the accomplishments of the chorus and its director Alfred Hill — their performance of Handel's oratorio was only the second in the eleven years of the chorus's existence. The Tribune also initiated its recognition of Marian Anderson's budding career by describing her performance: "But most exquisite was the dark, sweet, full-blossomed contralto — Marian Anderson." ~ Allen Keiler Author of A Singers Journey

A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT IS ON THE WAY 📯

GET READY FOR THE MESSIAH AND MAJESTY
A CHRISTMAS CONCERT SPECTACULAR EVENT

JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON.

A HUGE EVENT TO CONCLUDE THE SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL YEAR THAT YOU CAN'T MISS...

STAY TUNED FOR THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT THIS WEEK AND PREORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW❗

For more information on how you can support the Historic Preservation and Programming of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society please visit
marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com or call our office today 215-779-4219

10/22/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

TICKETS FOR THE MARIAN ANDERSON MUSEUM BLACK AND WHITE GALA MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. DON'T WAIT CONFIRM YOUR TICKETS AND TABLES TODAY.

COMING...... PLAN AHEAD AND CONFIRM YOUR TICKETS NOW.

THE MARIAN ANDERSON MUSEUM 32ND ANNIVERSARY BLACK & WHITE GALA

The Marian Anderson Historical Society invites you to join us as we celebrate 32 years of excellence as a national historical landmark and cultural heritage institution. We mark the occasion to honor The Music The History and the Legacy by presenting an evening of elegance with a Black and White Formal Gala event. The fabulous gala evening will feature Fine Dining, extraordinary Live Performances from the Marian Anderson Scholar Artists, the Philadelphia Big Band and Jazz Ensemble, Special Guests, Special Honored Tributes and so much more.

When: Sunday May 23rd, 2027

Where: Crystal Tea Ballroom Historic Wanamaker Building 100 East Penn Square PA 19107

Event Time: 5pm

​Formal Reception and Dinner A Service.

Event Tickets: $150.00 Per Person

*Formal Black and White Attire is encouraged

Event Menu: Classic Caesar Salad
Elegant Entree Stations
Hand Carved Steamship of Beef Grilled Salmon Fillets
Elegant Pasta Stations Tortellini in Alfredo Baked Ziti Mariana
Herb Crusted Lamb Chops with Cranberry Demi-Glace
Cocktail Frankfurters Wrapped in Pastry with Dijon Mustard - Miniature Lobster Cobbler - Scallops wrapped in Bacon Spinach & Feta Cheese Phyllo Triangle
Watermelon Margarita with Feta Cheese & Candied Jalapeno
Accompanied by Dinner Rolls and Butter Open Bar and Tribute Gala Display Cake.

TICKET LINK:

https://marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com/mahs-32nd-anniversary-black--white-gala.html

SUPPORT THE MARIAN ANDERSON MUSEUM DURING THIS SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL YEARFALL GIVING CHALLENGE 🍂🍁(Official Photograph of th...
10/22/2026

SUPPORT THE MARIAN ANDERSON MUSEUM DURING THIS SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL YEAR

FALL GIVING CHALLENGE 🍂🍁

(Official Photograph of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society)

As we honor our nation's history of 250 years with the Semiquincentennial, we ask that you remember the life, contributions and legacy of our great Marian Anderson and the historic footprint that she made in the journey of Americas History. You will find that the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society has designed exceptional Programming geared towards the semiquincentennial and paying tribute to our Marian Anderson that is ongoing throughout all of 2026. We ask that you would please take part in programming such as our brand new exhibit 'Marian The American Story', our Women's Day Marian Anderson Museum Open House Celebration event, Our Marian and Paul The Music and Orations Concert Event, our Let Freedom Ring Constitution Center Performance in partnership with the Association For Public Art and So much more. And Thank You to everyone who attended our Annual Sound of Liberty Concert Event and Juneteenth event Celebrations. and So much more. We will continue our exceptional historic America 250 Programming and will as always work to do everything that we can to make sure that our extraordinary programming is available to the public for this historic Semiquincentennial year. We ask that you please consider making a Donation or Sponsorship to the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society to support our Capital Campaign. As a National Historical Landmark and Non-profit Organization we would be very grateful for your support.

For more information on how you can support the historic Preservation and Programming of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society and our programming please call our office today @ 215-779-4219 or visit our website www.marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com

(Official Photograph of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society)"Visitors who had heard me elsewhere might sen...
10/21/2026

(Official Photograph of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society)

"Visitors who had heard me elsewhere might send up a note to the minister or choirmaster asking for a solo by Marian Anderson, and often these requests were granted. My voice at that time never wearied. I sang the contralto aria in The Messiah, "He shall feed His flock like a shepherd/' and the one for soprano, "Come unto Him, all ye that labor," tossing off trills and other gymnastics without the slightest vocal difficulties." ~ Marian Anderson

A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT IS ON THE WAY 📯

GET READY FOR THE MESSIAH AND MAJESTY
A CHRISTMAS CONCERT SPECTACULAR EVENT

JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON.

A HUGE EVENT TO CONCLUDE THE SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL YEAR THAT YOU CAN'T MISS...

STAY TUNED FOR THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT THIS WEEK AND PREORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW❗

For more information on how you can support the Historic Preservation and Programming of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society please visit
marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com or call our office today 215-779-4219

A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT IS ON THE WAY 📯GET READY FOR THE MESSIAH AND MAJESTY A CHRISTMAS CONCERT SPECTACULAR EVENT JUST IN TI...
10/20/2026

A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT IS ON THE WAY 📯

GET READY FOR THE MESSIAH AND MAJESTY
A CHRISTMAS CONCERT SPECTACULAR EVENT

JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON.

A HUGE EVENT TO CONCLUDE THE SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL YEAR THAT YOU CAN'T MISS...

STAY TUNED FOR THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT THIS WEEK AND PREORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW❗

marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com
215-779-4219

A MARVELOUS AUDIENCE ❗The Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society is humbly grateful for our amazing and supportiv...
10/20/2026

A MARVELOUS AUDIENCE ❗

The Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society is humbly grateful for our amazing and supportive audience for our 2026 seasons Marian and Paul The Music And The Orations Concert . Your energy, kindness and support continue to push us forward with excellence in this our 31st year. We Thank You from the bottom of our hearts . And in this historic Semiquincentennial year there is yet more to come as we conclude our America 250 season. Special Announcements are on the way.

For more information on how you can support the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society's Historic Preservation and Programming, please call our office today @ 215-779-4219
www.marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com

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762 S Martin Street, PA, United States
Philadelphia, PA
19146

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