Lewis Latimer House Museum

Lewis H. Latimer did not get all the credit due him.?Thank you Sam Roberts and The New York Times for helping to correct the record with this excellent story. The?Lewis Latimer House Museum?is reopening to the public on June 15 with a brand new exhibit. Come see us! We are incredibly proud of our work with the entire exhibition project team. Isometric Studio, KUDOS Design Collaboratory?, Deborah Rojas, Mike's Home Solutions, Josh Epperson, Toni Wynn, Steven Jaffe, A.M. Art Conservation, LLC, LM Communal Objects. Thanks to the Mellon Foundation for supporting this foundational project.

Since 1934, Apollo Theater has celebrated, created, and presented work that centers Black artists and voices. It has also been a catalyst for social and civic advocacy. Today, The Apollo is the largest performing arts institution committed to Black culture and creativity. Join us online on Thursday, December 12, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm ET, to learn more about The Apollo Theater’s work in uplifting and preserving Black history, culture, and creativity throughout NYC! RSVP today at bit.ly/BHSIC-Apollo #BlackHistory #VirtualTalk #Webinar #BlackHistoricSites #NYCHistory #NYCBlackHistory #NYCMuseums #BlackCulture #NYCCulture

Happy Fun Fact Friday! Are you familiar with Lewis Latimer? Latimer is best known for working with Alexander Graham Bell on the development of the telephone and helping draft the patent for it, as well as his creation of a method to manufacture carbon filament. According to the Lewis Latimer House Museum, "the US government awarded him patents for seven of his own inventions!" Shout out to all of the inventors and visionaries who played a crucial role in the development of the modern world! #FunFactFriday #Telephone #CarbonFilament #Technology #Modern

Students across NYC are fully embracing the #LewisLatimerMindset! Bring your class to the Latimer Lab, where they can explore their creativity through engaging STEAM workshops, and learn about Lewis Latimer’s journey as a groundbreaking inventor, scientist, and artist. Book a field trip at https://lnkd.in/gUZfx54A! #LewisLatimerHouseMuseum #STEAMWorkshop #STEM #NYCMuseums #NYCWorkshops #KidsWorkshops #FieldTrip

Did you know that Lewis Latimer served in the Union Navy during the Civil War? His navy uniform jacket is one of the many fascinating artifacts featured in our new permanent exhibition! Latimer was also a member of the Flushing post of the Grand Army of the Republic—an organization of Union Army and Navy veterans. In photo 2, Latimer (at the far left) can be seen holding up the flag at a veterans event in Flushing, in March 1924.?? –? Growing up as the son of self-emancipated enslaved Virginians, Latimer faced many challenges due to racial discrimination prevalent at the time. He enlisted in the Union Navy in 1864 at the age of 16, fighting for the abolition of slavery, and –with no access to formal education– taught himself mechanical drawing. Eventually, he became a chief draftsman, patent expert, and inventor. Learn more about Latimer’s inspiring life and legacy by visiting the Lewis Latimer House Museum, open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 5pm! #LewisLatimer #NYCMuseums #LewisLatimerHouseMuseum #BlackHistory

Join us on December 7 from 2pm to 4pm for “A Taste of Home”—a public reading event featuring 6 alumni from our "Writing on Race and Immigration" workshop series. Their literary work will explore the food, history, and diverse culture of Queens! The event will also feature a special live performance by cumbia and son jarocho band, Guachinangos. Reserve your ticket today at bit.ly/ATasteOfHome-LLHM! #QueensNYCEvents #NYCEvents #PublicReading #QueensWriters #Cumbia #LiveMusic #QueensMusicians #NYCLiveMusic #WritingWorkshop #LewisLatimerHouseMuseum

Tomorrow, November 14, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, join us online for an engaging discussion with Rev. Audrey Williamson from the Mother African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E) Zion Church—the oldest Black church in New York State! We will discuss the Church’s history, its contributions to Black abolitionist movements, and its role in Black social activism. RSVP today at bit.ly/MotherAMEZion! - This program is supported by the Mellon Foundation. #BlackHistory #VirtualTalk #BlackHistoricSites #NYCHistory #NYCBlackHistory #NYCMuseums #BlackCulture #NYCCulture

From historical fun facts to scavenger hunts and STEAM activities, our programs are keeping students engaged and enlightened ?? Join the fun with our in-museum tours and workshops! Learn more about our programs for families, kids and educators at lewislatimerhouse.org. #LewisLatimerHouseMuseum #NYCMuseums #QueensMuseums #STEAMWorkshop #ArtWorkshop #NYCWorkshops #KidsWorkshops?

Last Saturday, we hosted an exciting Halloween-themed STEAM Saturday Workshop, "A Spooky-Sweet Challenge!" Families and learners of all ages had a great time making robotic hands and using them to pick up candy ?? ?? Join the fun at next month's STEAM Saturday workshop! Get your early-bird tickets today: bit.ly/STEAM_LaborOfLove #LewisLatimerHouseMuseum #STEAMWorkshops #FamilyWorkshops

On Thursday, November 14, join us online for an engaging discussion with Rev. Audrey Williamson and Rev. Dr. Malcolm J. Byrd from the Mother African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E) Zion Church—the oldest Black church in New York State! We will discuss the Church’s history, its contributions to Black abolitionist movements, and its role in Black social activism. RSVP today at bit.ly/MotherAMEZion! - This program is supported by the Mellon Foundation. #BlackHistory #VirtualTalk #BlackHistoricSites #NYCHistory #NYCBlackHistory #NYCMuseums #BlackCulture #NYCCulture