Exciting News! 🎉 SSAAM's President, Catherine Fulmer-Hogan, will represent us at an event featuring a reading of Frederick Douglass' famous speech from July 5, 1852. Hosted by Princeton Public Library, NJ, join tonight at 7:30 pm in honoring his legacy. princetonlibrary.libnet.info/event/10847504 #JulyFourth

Have you visited our museum this year? Here’s your chance! 🌟 Dive into history at SSAAM this Saturday, 10 AM - 1 PM. Enjoy captivating stories, and engaging conversations, and explore our inspiring vision. Free admission, donations are appreciated. We can’t wait to see you! 🙌🏾

🌟ANNOUNCEMENT🌟 Do YOU want to model SSAAM’s fabulous church hats? We're developing an exhibit featuring church hats from our collection, and we're looking for 15 volunteers ages 12-40 to model and be photographed for our upcoming exhibit. Interested? bit.ly/modelopencall

Today is the day. Make your way to SSAAM and experience history like never before!

📢 Mark Your Calendars! We're thrilled to announce our 2nd annual partnership with the Somerset Patriots for a special fundraising event honoring the legacy of the New York Black Yankees and the Negro Leagues! ⚾️ 📅Friday, August 30th at TD Bank Ballpark 🎟️ bit.ly/ssaam-ny-black…

SSAAM honors Brad Lomax, a Black Panther & disability rights activist. Despite battling MS, Lomax played a key role in the 1977 504 Sit-in, paving the way for disability rights. His legacy inspires us to celebrate diverse stories and push for inclusivity.🙌🏾 #DisabilityPrideMonth

We're saddened by the loss of Bernice Johnson Reagon, SNCC Freedom Singer and co-founder of Sweet Honey in the Rock. Her music connected communities in the civil rights movement. Join us in celebrating Bernice's legacy and the enduring power of her music in our history.

🌟 LAST CALL! 🌟 Do YOU want to be the face of our next special exhibit? We're looking for volunteers ages 12-40 to model for our new exhibit on African American women's headwear within the Black church. Interested? Sign up by midnight! bit.ly/modelopencall

Hey SSAAM Family! It's Open Hours' time again! Tomorrow, July 24th from 10 AM - 1 PM. 🌟 Come on by to Mt. Zion AME Church & the historic True Farmstead and learn more about your history, engage with your community, and explore the inspiring exhibits on display!

Disability Pride Month Spotlight: Haben Girma🌟 An incredible advocate for disability rights, Haben is the daughter of a refugee from Eritrea and an immigrant from Ethiopia. In 2013, she became the 1st deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School! #DisabilityPrideMonth

📣 Exciting news! In a landmark move bridging history, agriculture, and the environment, SSAAM and the Sourland Conservancy are celebrating the full transfer of the True Farmstead to SSAAM! 🎉 For more details, visit ssaam.org and follow Sourland Conservancy!

Looking to learn more about local history? SSAAM is open tomorrow, Aug. 10th from 10 AM to 1 PM! Engage with the community, learn more about SSAAM's mission and preservation efforts, and contribute to continuing the regional stories of African American contributions.

#TBT Last year's recap as we honored the legacies of the New York Black Yankees and Negro League Baseball with the Somerset Patriots! This August, we continue this tradition. 📅 Friday, August 30th at TD Bank Ballpark 🆚 Reading Fightin' Phils (PHI) TIX: so6.glitnirticketing.com/soticket/cms/v…

Happy Monday, SSAAM Family! We’re excited to share a sneak peek of our upcoming Church Hats Exhibit! For generations, these adornments have been powerful expressions of individuality and faith, dating back to before the slave trade in Africa. Stay tuned for more updates!

Did someone say they needed their Black Yankees Jersey fix? We've got you covered! Join us and the Somerset Patriots in honoring the Black Yankees by auctioning for a chance to take home an authentic Black Yankees jersey! Don't miss your shot—link below! bit.ly/black-yankees-…

Curious about history? Come visit SSAAM today, August 28th, from 10 AM to 1 PM and immerse yourself in the rich stories of African American contributions in the Sourland Mountain region! #museumopening #africanamericanhistory

🎉 Today’s the day! Join SSAAM and the Somerset Patriots for an unforgettable evening at TD Bank Ballpark as we honor the legacy of the New York Black Yankees and the Negro Leagues! ⚾️ TIX: bit.ly/ssaam-ny-black… Auction: bit.ly/black-yankees-… #AfricanAmericanHistory #Baseball

This #LaborDay, we celebrate the resilience of African American workers who’ve shaped New Jersey’s labor history. We also recap our collaboration & event w/ the Somerset Patriots, honoring the NY Black Yankees and Negro Leagues. Let’s honor those who broke barriers on & off the field!