A Place for All People
Published on February 11, 2025
Help Jackson County celebrate Black History Month by exploring a powerful commemorative poster exhibition that highlights the rich and diverse African American experience through key artifacts and stories starting February 15 at Jackson County’s Fort Osage National Historic Landmark.
“A Place for All People” is a limited-edition poster exhibition celebrating the newest Smithsonian Museum, the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Sarah Sprinkle, Jackson County Parks + Rec Superintendent of Historic sites and Outdoor Education said, “This exhibit brings something different to Fort Osage during Black History month from the National Museum of African American History and Culture that is in Washington D.C., unfortunately, not everyone can get to D.C. to see the museum in person. The Smithsonian has made up these posters for museums and schools and workplaces to be able to promote the museum as well as give an insight into different artifacts and information.”
Organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the National Museum of African American History and Culture, “A Place for All People” highlights key artifacts that tell the rich and diverse story of the African American experience. From the child-size shackles of a slave and the clothing worn by Carolotta Walls on her first day at Little Rock Central High School to Chuck Berry’s Gibson guitar, “Maybellene,” and the track shoes worn by Olympian Carl Lewis, the exhibition presents a living history that reflects challenge, triumph, faith and hope.
Michele Newman, Jackson County Parks + Rec Director said, “It is a survey of the African American community’s powerful, deep and lasting contribution the American story.”
The display includes 20 informational panels which address cultural expression, musical crossroads, visual arts, sports, military service, the power of place and defending and defining freedom.
“It’s going to be a very exciting exhibit and Jackson County Parks + Rec is very proud to bring this dynamic and powerful Smithsonian exhibit to Jackson County,” Newman said.
The exhibit will be on display Wednesdays through Sundays until February 28.
