Previous Exhibits
“Journey of Faith: 150 Years of Black History”
Throughout February and early March 2010
Opens to the public Thursday, February 4th
Recognizing 150 years of African American struggle from slavery, segregation and prejudice, this exhibit includes U.S. Civil Rights timeline and notable individuals, historical timeline of African Americans in Petaluma and Sonoma County, local NAACP, Tuskegee Airman, Buffalo Soldiers, Negro League, Kwanzaa traditions, costumes, historical memorabilia and more. Features images from the National Archives and Records Administration.
Admission is free, but donations to the Museum will be accepted.
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Speakers We Have Featured:
Reverend Ann Gray Byrd
Author, Humanitarian, Motivational Speaker
spoke on Saturday, February 13th at 4 p.m.
Author of: Glimpses – Santa Rosa African Americans Eyewitnessed, Remembered and Lived
PDF Press Release for this speaker
Also
Speaker Melba Beals – one of the Little Rock Nine spoke to a full house on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 4:00 p.m.. Melba is the author of 2 books; Warriors don’t Cry and White is a State of Mind
PDF Press Release for this Speaker
ALSO
SHORT INFORMATIVE FILM CLIP FROM ARKANSAS SARAH as seen on YOUTUBE:
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Friday, February 26th at 7:30 p.m.
at the Petaluma Community Center
Black History Program
Entertaining and Educational
Free to the Public
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Sunday, February 28th at 6:30 p.m.
at the Petaluma Christian Church
1160 Schuman Lane
Gospel Music Performance
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The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum is
located at 20 Fourth Street, Petaluma.
For more information: 778-4398 or www.petalumamuseum.com
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*The Petaluma Historical Museum has both permanent and visiting exhibits
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