Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

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"The history of Detroit is deeply intertwined with that of the African American experience. In the 1800s, the city’s position across the river from Canada earned it the code name “Midnight” as a crucial stop along the Underground Railroad. And during the Great Migration of the early 20th century, thousands of African Americans left the South for Detroit. Founded in 1965, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History—which houses more than 35,000 artifacts and boasts the world’s largest permanent exhibit on African-American Culture—celebrates this legacy in Detroit and in the country at large. Explore their incredible Underground Railroad collection, learn about the history of the labor movement in Detroit, take in a thought-provoking lecture or performance, and soak in the special visiting art and culture exhibits." - Vox Creative