America’s Black Holocaust Museum [http://abhmuseum.org/] was founded
in 1984 in a MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin storefront by Dr. James Cameron, the
only known survivor of a lynching. In 1988 Cameron acquired a spacious
free-standing building, where the he expanded ABHM’s exhibits and
employed staff.The museum attracted many local, national, and
international visitors. Many took guided tours led by “griots”
(docents) who interpreted the exhibits and facilitated dialog.
Dr. Cameron also spoke daily with most visitors about his survival
experience – making for a very special encounter with living
history. His passing in 2006 combined with the country’s economic
downturn forced the museum to give up its building in 2008.
In the fall of 2018, the museum reopened as part of the Historic
Garfield Redevelopment project, led by Maures Development LLC and
Jeffers & Co. Join us for a reflection and discussion on the past,
present, and future of America's Black Holocaust Museum and what it
means to the Milwaukee community.
More information on speakers coming soon. Breakfast and coffee will be
available from Downtown Kitchen while they last!
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