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Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture (Baltimore, Maryland)

African American Civil Rights Network

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture is the largest African American museum in Maryland. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the Lewis Museum is the state’s central repository for the historical, cultural, and artistic documents, objects, and artifacts that tell the story of African Americans in Maryland. The museum maintains a research center as well as an oral history recording and listening studio and hosts lectures, educational programs, and special exhibits. The Lewis Museum is also a site on the National Park Service's National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture became part of the African American Civil Rights Network in 2023.

The African American Civil Rights Network recognizes the African American Civil Rights Movement in the United States and the sacrifices made by those who fought against discrimination and segregation. Created by the African American Civil Rights Act of 2017, and coordinated by the National Park Service, the Network tells the stories of the people, places, and events of the U.S. African American Civil Rights Movement through a collection of public and private resources to include properties, facilities, and programs.

Last updated: February 1, 2024