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Celebrating Black Excellence & Heritage 🏛️
Preserving History, Inspiring Futures ✨
Uniting Generations Through Culture & Education 📚

05/27/2026

We will be sharing the deep stories, meticulous preservation processes, and the overarching vision that brought this powerful exhibition to life. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with local history and see the pieces of our community's narrative up close.

🗓️ Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM
📍 Kasher Gallery & Studios
19 Scudder Ave, Floor 2, Northport, NY

Find tickets here:
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05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to this country; and we also acknowledge the often-overlooked African American roots of this national day of remembrance.

In May 1865, shortly after the Civil War ended, formerly enslaved African Americans in Charleston, South Carolina gathered to properly bury Union soldiers who had died in a Confederate prison camp. They decorated the graves with flowers, sang hymns and patriotic songs, and held a powerful tribute honoring those who fought for freedom and liberation.

Historians now recognize this gathering as one of the earliest Memorial Day commemorations in American history.

As we remember the fallen today, we also remember the African American communities whose acts of remembrance, dignity, and gratitude helped shape this American tradition.

May we continue to honor history fully and truthfully.

05/22/2026

Looking for weekend plans that spark deeper conversations and creative inspiration?

Step into the world of Peter Crippen at the Huntington African American Museum’s inaugural exhibition, American Interiority: The Life and Legacy of Peter Crippen. Experience a powerful exhibition that invites reflection, dialogue, and a closer look at a vital piece of history.

When: May 8 – June 30, 2026
Where: Kasher Gallery and Studios
Admission: Completely FREE!

Bring a friend, support local arts, and immerse yourself in a story that deserves to be told. See you there!

05/18/2026

🎨 CALLING ALL NEW YORK ARTISTS ✨

Be part of history through : The Liberty Trail, a special edition of the Long Island Public Arts Festival celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

This summer, Heckscher Park in Huntington, NY will transform into a living gallery exploring the meaning of LIBERTY through monumental public art installations.

🗽 TWO OPEN CALL CATEGORIES:
🔠 The Alphabet of Freedom: Narrative typography & iconic imagery
🎨 Perspectives on Liberty: Heritage, unity & the unfinished revolution

📍 Huntington, New York
📅 Exhibition: July 1 – August 31, 2026
💵 Entry Fee: $20 (up to 3 submissions)
⏰ Application Deadline: June 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Selected artists will receive:
✨ Massive public exposure
✨ Social & digital spotlights
✨ Inclusion in the official LIPAF250 Historical Archive

Produced by Colored Colors in partnership with the Huntington Historical Society, The Heckscher Museum of Art, and the Town of Huntington.

Create work that honors the past while shaping the future. 🕊️

LibertyTrail LIPAF250 ArtOpportunity ContemporaryArt PublicArtFestival HeckscherPark ArtistCall AmericanArt FreedomThroughArt

05/12/2026

The Huntington African American Museum is proud to support the Huntington Juneteenth Celebration Committee in honoring our history and community. We are looking for vibrant local vendors to help make this year’s "Freedom Day" celebration the best one yet!

Are you ready to showcase your products, services, or brand to a highly engaged audience? This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community and celebrate Black excellence and entrepreneurship.

Vendor spaces are limited! We encourage you to confirm your participation as soon as possible to secure your spot.

How to Register
For more information on vendor fees and applications, please contact:
Phone: 631-446-3702
Email: [email protected]

Let’s come together to honor the past and build the future. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the park!

05/11/2026

What an incredible evening. ✨

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the opening reception of American Interiority: The Life and Legacy of Peter Crippen. Seeing our community gather in reflection, conversation, and connection around this exhibition was deeply meaningful.

We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this inaugural opening reception possible. Your presence, energy, and belief in this work mean more than we can express.

This exhibition is a celebration of memory, preservation, and the everyday textures of Black life rooted here in Huntington—and we’re honored to share it with all of you.

If you missed opening night, the exhibition remains on view through June 22 at Kasher Gallery & Studios. We hope you’ll come experience it!

📍 Kasher Gallery & Studios
19 Scudder Ave, Flr 2, Northport, NY

05/07/2026

It’s finally coming! Join us tomorrow at 6:00 PM for the opening reception of American Interiority: The Life and Legacy of Peter Crippen.

Explore the profound history of the Crippen House. This is a story of legacy, community, and heritage you won't want to miss.

See you at Kasher Gallery & Studios!

📍 19 Scudder Ave, Fl. 2, Northport, NY
⏰ TOMORROW | 6:00 PM

04/24/2026

On Saturday, April 11, members of the Huntington African American Museum board joined the 1653 Foundation and the Huntington Historical Society at the historic Conklin Barn to celebrate Founder's Day, commemorating the founding of the Town of Huntington on April 2, 1653. The event highlighted the many Town projects sponsored or supported by the 1653 Foundation, including the Huntington African American Museum.

04/23/2026

A new day, a new exciting discovery! We are thrilled to announce the completion of our second archaeological dig at the Crippen House. We want to extend a huge thank you to ACME Heritage for all of their work at the site and the work they’ll continue to do to get the artifacts ready for the public. Until then enjoy a very brief sneak peak on the last slide 👀

04/20/2026

We had a fantastic time celebrating Earth Day with this past Saturday showing off just a few of the artifacts you can see at our upcoming exhibition on May 8th at ! It’s a great reminder that history isn’t so far away. Sometimes you only have to look directly under our feet!

Thank you to everyone who came out, spoke to us, and joined our newsletter! Even more exciting things coming soon!

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