Our Current Museum Hours Are:

Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

                        Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM                  

A courtesy call before heading our way, would be greatly appreciated.

386.478.1934

October 23, 2021

Make a Difference Day, also occasionally known as National Make a Difference Day, is an unofficial holiday or observance that places an emphasis on volunteerism and community service. This special day is observed on the fourth Saturday of October and it’s a day that encourages everyone to get active in their community and do charitable works. 

The Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum is a great place to volunteer and make a difference in your community. To enhance the museum visitors experience, volunteers are invited to come on October 23, to help with the beautification projects; to pressure wash the Heritage House and the out-house; to add a small native garden and landscape maintenance. These are all outdoor projects and social distancing will be encouraged. You are invited to participate and lend a helping hand on October 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

For more details, call Jimmy Harrell at 386-478-1934 or Ann Harrell at 386- 295-0676.

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The MSHBHM Raffle took place at the museum on September 12, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. The winner of the Raffle was Dotlyn Jograj. Dotlyn won a new Laptop computer. The winning ticket was sold by Board member Hyacinth Morgan. Assisting with the drawing was Lester Mitchell, Board member.

The winning ticket was drawn by Dakota Jones, great granddaughter of Mary S. Harrell, museum founder.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

1. October 9, 1984: W. Wilson Goode became the first African American Mayor of Philadelphia. (see first picture)

2. October 11, 1887: Alexander Miles invented elevator doors that could automatically open and close. His invention made riding an elevator much safer. He was awarded the US Patent No. 371,207. (see second picture)

3. October 16, 1859: John Brown led a small band of less than 50 men in a raid against the federal arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, Virginia. Their aim was to capture enough ammunition to lead a large operation against Virginia’s slaveholders.

4. October 16, 1995: Hundreds of thousands of Black men gathered in Washington, D.C. for the Million Man March, one of the largest demonstrations of its kind in the capital’s history. The march was intended to bring about a kind of spiritual renewal among Black men, and to instill them with a sense of solidarity and of personal responsibility to improve their own condition. (see third picture)

Hello! My name is Danielle George, the new intern at the Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum. I am responsible for helping to implement the overall vision, purpose and mission of the organization and edit the monthly newsletter. I am looking forward to greeting you on your next visit to the museum. Hope to see you soon!

Mark Your Calendar: We are hosting our Annual Meet and Greet, November 14, 2021, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. An outdoor event on the lawn of the museum! Save the date and bring your family and friends.

Volunteering your time and talents are ways to support the museum and help preserve our local history. 

Please consider joining us. Call Ann Harrell or text 386-295-0676.  

We thank you for your membership!

PLEASE JOIN/RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW FOR 2022.

We are pleased to announce that you may now join, renew, or contribute using PAYPAL. Send to “family and friends” at Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum Inc.