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    661 Jackson Road
    Newtonville, NJ 08346
    P:(609)704-5495
    F:(609)704-5532
    E: rhunter@aahmsnj.org

    MUSEUM HOURS
    Tuesday-Saturday
    10:00AM-4:00PM
    Sunday and Monday
    Closed

    Admission: FREE

    Donations: WELCOME


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Current Exhibits at the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey

"Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art": On display thru January 7, 2012

  • "Grass Roots:
    African Origins of an American Art"

  • A variety of African and American baskets (Photo: E.G. Schemphf)

  • "Grass Roots:
    African Origins of an American Art"

  • "Grass Roots:
    African Origins of
    an American Art"

    Lavinia Nelson's basket stand Photo coutsey of Brian Crocket

  • Baskets

    A variety of African and American baskets from the exhibition "Grass Roots"

  • Weaving

    Lavinia Nelson with her basket making supplies Photo courtesy of Brian Crocket

The African American Heritage Museum "Happenings"
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The African American Heritage Museum comes to Your School
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The African American Museum is committed to bringing its resources directly to the community. Special programs with curriculums tailored to children and adults of all ages are available to schools and non-profit organizations. Often accompanied by the museum's founder, the irrepressible Mr. Ralph Hunter, the traveling museum is entertaining and interactive. The museum even offers a student program which will train your school's own students to guide younger students through the museums displays.

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Become a supporter of The African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey, Inc. Your donations make all the difference. Donations are used for- Acquisition of additional historical artifacts - Photo cataloging the primary collection - Catalyzing research projects - Administrative and overhead costs. If you would like to become a supporter of The African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey, Inc please donate.