Great Blacks In Wax Museum is involved in the study and preservation of African American history. It comprises a renovated firehouse, Victorian Mansion, and two former apartment dwellings, providing nearly 30,000 sq. ft of exhibit and office space. It houses wax replicas of life-size, life-like wax figures highlighting historical and contemporary personalities of African ancestry.
Over 100 wax figures and scenes, a full model slave ship exhibit on the Atlantic Slave Trade, a Maryland room on the contributions of outstanding Marylanders to African American history, a gift shop, and a mini auditorium are major features. Akhenation, Queen Ann Nzingha, Hatshepsut, Harlow Fullwood Jr., the underground railroad, Cowboy Bill Picket, Osborne Payne, and the Civil War are shown.
Location:
1601-03 East North Avenue, Baltimore Maryland 21213
Telephone
410-563-3404 Fax 410-675-5040
Other History nearby:
(Washington) African-American Civil War Memorial
(Alexandria) Alexandria Black History Resource Center
(Washington) Anacostia Museum
(Washington) Anderson House
(Arlington) Arlington National Cemetery
(Arlington) Arlington National Cemetery
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02/21 Coming to The Baltimore area
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
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