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African American Museum and Cultural Center of New Mexico Presents: Facing the Rising Sun, the Journey of African American Homesteaders in New Mexico | Community Event

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Facing the Rising Sun: The Journey of African American Homesteaders in New Mexico, Vision, Belief, and Sovereign Ownership is a high-tech mobile exhibit hosted at the Albuquerque Museum which tells the story and honors the legacy of the first African American families to homestead New Mexico.

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Facing the Rising Sun is a partnership between the African American Museum & Cultural Center of New Mexico (AAMCCNM) and the City of Albuquerque Department of Arts and Culture, with design and fabrication by Electric Playhouse. The story of African American settlement in New Mexico revolves around federal legislation that helped families through various homesteading acts beginning in 1862. Following six family histories, interactive structures allow the visitor to physically step into the world of homesteading in New Mexico through documents that demonstrate identity.

Hours:  Tuesday – Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM

Click Here for the Albuqurque Museum Website

Click Here for the African American Museum & Cultural Center of New Mexico Website

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African American Museum and Cultural Center of New Mexico Presents: Facing the Rising Sun, the Journey of African American Homesteaders in New Mexico | Community Event
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Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Road NW Albuquerque NM 87104

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1258 Ortiz SE

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Albuquerque, NM 87108

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Phone: (505) 407-6784

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Jan 22 2022 - Jul 10 2022
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African American Museum and Cultural Center of New Mexico Presents: Facing the Rising Sun, the Journey of African American Homesteaders in New Mexico | Community Event

Facing the Rising Sun: The Journey of African American Homesteaders in New Mexico, Vision, Belief, and Sovereign Ownership is a high-tech mobile exhibit hosted at the Albuquerque Museum which tells the story and honors the legacy of the first African American families to homestead New Mexico.

Description:

Facing the Rising Sun is a partnership between the African American Museum & Cultural Center of New Mexico (AAMCCNM) and the City of Albuquerque Department of Arts and Culture, with design and fabrication by Electric Playhouse. The story of African American settlement in New Mexico revolves around federal legislation that helped families through various homesteading acts beginning in 1862. Following six family histories, interactive structures allow the visitor to physically step into the world of homesteading in New Mexico through documents that demonstrate identity.

Hours:  Tuesday – Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM

Click Here for the Albuqurque Museum Website

Click Here for the African American Museum & Cultural Center of New Mexico Website

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