African American traveling museum coming to Athens Feb. 8
Exhibit part of Black History Month celebration
Jan 31, 2012
From staff reports
The African American Inventors and Inventions Traveling Museum will be at Ohio University from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the Baker University Theatre Lounge.
This museum is part of "Reflections in Black African American History on Wheels," a collection of six museums focusing on the accomplishments of Black professionals.
Founded by Clifton J. Brown in 1998, the traveling museum is based in Cleveland. It boasts a unique collection in inventions, rare artifacts, African art, sculptures, paintings and historical articles from black newspapers.
Highlights of the museum include: gas mask, golf tee, ice cream scoop, ink pen, instant potatoes, pencil sharpener, traffic signal and Dasani drinking water. Each artifact display includes the patent date, a biographical sketch of the inventor and additional historical information and facts.
The museum aims to educate, motivate and inspire others by sharing little known information about the historical contributions of African Americans.
The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, is part of the University's Black History Month celebration. It is sponsored by the Black Student Cultural Programming Board and the Office of Multicultural Programs.
published: January 31, 2012 4:48 PM
