Museum of African American History

The Museum of African American History will use IMLS funds to build upon past collections initiatives; strengthen its institutional collections and interpretation capacity; increase its presence as an incubator for African American professionals in the field; and increase access to its collections among schools, educators, researchers, and the public. The project supports the recruitment and hiring of a director of collections and exhibitions who will provide the skills needed for the assessment, documentation, and preservation of the museum's collection while guiding the professional development of the staff. The newly hired director will also expand the museum's Collections Internship Program into a year-round experience that will provide the opportunity for graduates to become museum professionals who will increase the capacity and visibility of the African American historical and cultural institutions in the nation.