Thanksgiving Celebration
“The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® is one of the most iconic annual parades in American cultural lore. This New York City parade — complete with a myriad of giant balloons, dancers, floats, cheerleaders, marching bands, clowns and celebrity performers and, of course, Santa Claus ushers in America’s holiday spending season. The first Macy’s parade took place on Christmas Day in
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To Form A More Perfect Union – Virtual Exhibit
The “To Form a More Perfect Union” stamps were issued on 8/30/2005. One of the 10 stamps commemorates the 1963 March on Washington. The #NAACP is hosting a Virtual March on Washington 8/27 & 8/28 #2020. Here is a video to join in with other organizations supporting this effort. National Museum of African Americans on Stamps #NMAAS ~ Share #MarchonWashington1963
» Read moreVirtual Stamp Show – August 17-22 – APS/ATA/AFDCS Hosting
There are over 70 single frame and almost 40 multi-frame exhibits and a wealth of knowledge being shared. You can still register for the show. https://stamps.connectedcommunity.org/schedule/events/sessionschedule Check out our exhibit “And Our Beat Goes On” below
» Read moreThe Black Experience – Virtual Exhibit – Smithsonian National Postal Museum
The Black Experience: African Americans on Postage Stamps Since the founding of the United States, African Americans have played a pivotal role in the shaping of American history and heritage. Their contributions to America have included the fields highlighted by the 1940 Famous Americans and many more. This virtual exhibition showcases the black experience in the United States through the
» Read moreIt’s Our 3rd Anniversary – NMAAS will be Live for some “Fan Fun”
NMAAS 3rd Anniversary ~ FB Live/Zoom Celebration Date: Aug 8, 2020Time: 6:00 PM Central Time Join us on FB Live and to get the Zoom link and join the Fan Club, email your name to ‘contact@nmaas.org. Look for Trivia / Giveaways / Exhibit
» Read more#GwenIfill Commemorative Panel / #MarvinGaye Poster
Look what’s new at USPS.com. A Commemorative panel for #GwenIfill. Reminder there are limited copies of the Marvin Gaye poster signed by the artist. We are proud owners of #595.
» Read moreAssociation of African American Museums Virtual Conference – Aug. 5-7 – #AAAM2020
We will be attending sessions to gain knowledge on best practices and new trends but we will also have a virtual booth. Registration is still open. #AAAM2020 See link for registration and more information. https://blackmuseums.org/2020-conference/https://blackmuseums.org/
» Read moreVirtual Visual Arts
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is now offering an innovative way to visit the museum. The Pittsburgh-based enclave is giving visitors virtual tours of its Black art exhibits. Visit www.aacc-awc.org.
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