The Museum of Unity & Hope: Separate & Unequal in the Twin Cities

06/10/2026

Tonight's the night! The Museum of Unity and Hope 2026 Speaker Series kicks off TONIGHT at Crystal City High School Auditorium (enter through gym doors) from 6:30–8:00 PM.

Local historian Tim Krysl will be speaking on the Reconstruction Era and its lasting impact on our Twin Cities community, including the story behind Douglass High School and what the Museum of Unity and Hope will mean for future generations.

See you tonight. Bring a friend. Bring your family. This history belongs to all of us. 💚

05/28/2026

Exciting news! The Museum of Unity and Hope 2026 Speaker Series is here!

Join us this summer as local historian and educator Tim Krysl takes us on a journey through the Reconstruction Era and its lasting impact on the Twin Cities and surrounding communities. Tim will share the inspiration behind the Museum of Unity and Hope, provide context for the world Douglass High School was built within, and give us a community progress report on our fundraising campaign.

Three Wednesday evenings:
June 10 | July 8 | August 12
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Crystal City High School Auditorium
1100 Mississippi Avenue, Crystal City, MO 63019

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of preserving history for future generations. We hope to see you there!

Want to support the museum? Donations are welcome, see the flyer for our donation QR code.

03/07/2026