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ABOUT US
Celebrating Diversity for Thirty-five (35) Years.
The African American Heritage Society, Inc. was founded September 12,1990, as a 501(c) 3 organization and has operated continuously with vision and purpose for thirty-five (35) years.
Our mission is to preserve, promote, and integrate African American history, heritage, culture and diversity in Pensacola and the Greater Gulf Coast Region through education and the humanities and to continue to lead the area in supporting and promoting Cultural Tourism in Northwest Florida.
Through quality programming, the African American Heritage Society ("the Society") has offered retrospective exhibits in the visual arts and humanities, performing arts programs, cultural festivals, as well as educational lectures, all highlighting a broad spectrum of the African American unique and creative influences and contributions to American life.
Please click the link above entitled "chronological history & record of events" for a listing of the many transformative presentations that we have presented in Pensacola and the surrounding Greater Gulf Coast Region.
The Historic Coulson House was built in 1865 and has been the Headquarters of the African American Heritage Society for twenty-five (25) years. Prior to our location here, we were at the Pensacola Cultural Center, which is also in the Historical District, from 1990 to 2000. The above photo is of the entrance to the Gallery.
Nondiscrimination Statement:
The African American Heritage Society, Inc. was also founded upon the principles of diversity and inclusion. The Society does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, nor disability. Employment opportunities, membership, attendance and access to our center, gallery, programs, and events are open to ALL, and we invite you to join us.
African American Heritage Society Presents
“Art of Freedom” at Gallery Night:
A Juneteenth Celebration
Friday, June 20, 2025
In Partnership with Pensacola Happy Hour Event
Museum Plaza
407 S. Jefferson Street
Downtown Historic Village
5pm – 8pm
Underground Railroad Quilt Codes
A Creativity Booth for All Ages
Come Celebrate the Art of the African American Quilting Tradition
Photos from our Book Club Discussion of James by Percival Everett. Thanks to Professor Mamie Hixon, facilitator, Dr. Kevin Scott, presenter, and to the more than two dozen men and women who were all exceptional participants.
Also a special thank you to Great Southern Restaurant Group, particularly Five Sisters, for catering the well-enjoyed reception.
| Join us for a Book Club Discussion of the novel James written by Percival Everett. Percival Everett has won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for fiction for his novel “James.”
University of West Florida Assistant Professor Mamie Hixon is facilitating the discussion of this interesting novel. Please join us for discussion of this phenomenal novel. DATE & TIME CHANGE Sunday, June 1, 2025 2:00 P.M. African American Heritage Society Museum 200 Church Street Pensacola, FL 32502 Registration Fee - $20 per person To register/purchase tickets for event, click this link: Book Club Discussion of the novel"James" LIMITED SEATING - Register Early |
On Friday, April 4, 2025, the Beta Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, in collaboration with The African American Heritage Society, held a Que'Etic Justice: A Night of Poetry And Music Event at the Museum of Commerce.
| Books by the Bay Annual Book Festival! On Saturday, March 29, 2025, the African American Heritage Society Readers' Ensemble performed on the Museum Plaza Main Stage in Pensacola's Downtown Historic District. Take a look at the highlights from this memorable and well attended day of events! |
BOOKS BY THE BAY - SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025 |
| African American Heritage Society Black History Month Film Screening "The Six Triple Eight" Sunday, February 16, 2025 The screening to be followed by a panel discussion consisting of U.S. Military Service Members - Active Duty and Retired; and Civil Service Members. |
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SCREENING - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2025 |
Permanent Exhibit ON DISPLAY NOW The African Presence in the Americas from the year 1492 - 1992 This exhibit was curated by the Schomburg Center for Research, a division of The New York Public Library. The exhibit chronicles the history of African American people, the history, culture, music, foodways, and contributions made to America since the year 1492. |
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Back due to Popular Demand - Our "More Complete American History" Exhibit
This exhibit explores a more complete history of America which includes Americans of African ancestry.
Onscreen now in the African American Heritage Society Gallery
Pensacola's Historic District at
200 Church Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
Stated in an address to the National Urban League in 1946:
"We must make every effort [to ensure] that the past injustice, violence and economic discrimination will be made known to the people."
"The taboo, the 'let's-not-talk-about-it' must be broken."
Albert Einstein
To learn more about Mr. Einstein's commitment to Social Justice
OPEN HOURS
Please visit our museum at 200 Church Street in Pensacola's Downtown Historic District
We are open:
Wednesday 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Thursday 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Friday 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Saturday 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
(850) 469-1456
We currently have 2 exhibits on display: "The African Presence in the Americas" and "A More Complete American History Exhibit."
To schedule large group visits of 20 persons or more, please contact us at AAHSPensacola@gmail.com or call (850) 469-1456.
We are available to host group tours! To schedule a group tour of our Museum or the African American History Trail, email us at aahspensacola@gmail.com |
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Board of Directors
President - Angela McCorvey, Ph.D.
Dayle Hawthorn, M. D.
Rev. Edward Hayes
Chris Hendricks
Marion Williams, Ph.D,
Keya Wiggins, Ph.D.
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Co-Founder: Dr. Cheryl Howard
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FOUNDING CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP
Laurel Boyd, Ph.D.
Jim Boyd, M.D.
Saundra Daggs
The Late Leon Daggs
Dr. and Mrs. Lamont Canada
The Late Judge and Mrs. Howard Bennett
Dr. Lornetta T. Epps, Co-Founder
One Moment Please!
If you would like to see more programming like this, and those events that are listed above under our Chronological History and Record of Events, please click on membership to join us, or donate to make a contribution.
THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY IS A 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.
Donations ID: CH2065 ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE.
Our Events and Programs are Sponsored By:
