Black History is American history

Our history is rich and diverse and the American story would not be complete without the significant contributions of African-Americans.

The Children's Museum of Houston (CMH) will pay tribute to African Americans and how they have shaped and influenced our history and community from Feb. 23 – 29.

CMH will also revive the arts and practices of the Gullah people in a reinvented, powerful new exhibit, titled Cum Yah Gullah, opening Feb. 25, 2012 through Sept. 8, 2013.

The exhibit aims to preserve and provide cultural understanding of Gullah traditions, explore the geography and ecosystems of the Sea Islands and develop an appreciation for one’s own culture and background.

Don't Miss:

• Cum Yah Gullah Exhibit Opening:  Buried deep within the American tale lies the story of the Gullah, a West African culture which survived the hardships of slavery and remained almost unscathed since the 1600s. Now, CMH is reviving the arts and practices of the Gullah people in a reinvented, powerful exhibit, titled Cum Yah Gullah, opening Feb. 25.  Come and cross mental boundaries as you seek to understand and appreciate a prevailing piece of American history.

• TSU Choir - Spotlight Performance:  Watch Houston Ebony Opera Soprano, Joan Hubert, lead the TSU choir as they perform traditional Gullah music.

• African American Scientist and Inventors:  Explore the amazing scientific achievements of African Americans and their impact on society at Science Station.

• Sean Qualls Mixed Media: Dive into your creative side using the techniques of famous African American illustrator, Sean Qualls, at the AlexanderArt Academy.

• Matching Game:  Learn about African American heroes by matching them to a description of what made them famous at Junktion.

• Anansi the Spider:  Anansi/Ananse trickster tales derive from Ghana and were brought by African slaves to parts of the U.S. These developed into Brer Rabbit stories written down in the 19th century in the American South.  Read about Anansi, the tricky spider, and make your own spider puppet at Junktion.

• Seeds of History:  Play a traditional African seed sowing game and discover the many math and logic games that came from Africa.