African American Heritage Society of Maury County

Our mission is to preserve the heritage and history of African Americans of Maury County, Tennessee.

[African American Heritage Society of Maury County @aahsmc]

Coronavirus Update with Anthony Fauci, MD – March 18, 2020 #JAMALive https://t.co/qVq6dYnGFY via @YouTube

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2018-2019 #AAHSMC Lecture Series continues next Saturday at 1030 AM at #maurycountyarchives...topic: Establishing Community: Post Civil War Place Making in Tennessee

[African American Heritage Society of Maury County @aahsmc]

#Thispastweek The Culleoka Colored School was the first #Negroschool to have a #library in 1911.

[The Arts Columbia TN @Arts4ColumbiaTN]

Our neighbor the President James K. Polk Home & Museum is hosting a fun exhibit designed to showcase local artists of all ages! Check it out! #ColumbiaTn #Arts4Columbia https://t.co/eh9gKxl9Wk

[The Arts Columbia TN @Arts4ColumbiaTN]

We are so happy to see the new Visit Columbia TN tourism brand. And we really like the new website that highlights the Columbia Arts Council!! #Arts4Columbia
#ColumbiaTn #Muletown https://t.co/y3l7r1GO7l

[Maury County Library @MauryCoLibrary]

Tragedy in Small Town, TN BOOK SIGNING - https://t.co/DfdhiCTdtM

[The Arts Columbia TN @Arts4ColumbiaTN]

Yes! We love this episode! It features our very own Columbia Arts Building and Holly Freeman right here in the Columbia Arts District! 😎💯

#Arts4Columbia
#Muletown
#ColumbiaTn https://t.co/Bul4RTzrVC

[The Arts Columbia TN @Arts4ColumbiaTN]

What a wonderful way to engage the community, thanks @Americans4Arts! #Arts4Columbia https://t.co/nl5Lzdf83j

[Post Local @postlocal]

No passes needed for African American Museum on weekdays in September https://t.co/EFCqUCP20m

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#ntd Near this date (July 6) #1868, #southcarolina became the 1st #statelegislature to have an #africanamerican majority #aahsmc #history #africanamericanhistory @ Columbia, Tennessee https://t.co/ItsdST49Qi https://t.co/aNvMPRGjCL

[African American Heritage Society of Maury County @aahsmc]

#ntd Near this date (July 6) #1868, #southcarolina became the 1st #statelegislature to have an #africanamerican majority #aahsmc #history #africanamericanhistory @ Columbia, Tennessee https://t.co/ItsdST49Qi

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#GoodTrouble #aahsmc https://t.co/lilfumRf0D

[John Lewis @repjohnlewis]

57 years ago today I was released from Mississippi State Penitentiary, better known as Parchman, after being arrested in the Jackson, MS bus station for using a so-called "white" restroom during the Freedom Rides. #goodtrouble

[NatCivilRightsMuseum @NCRMuseum]

#OnThisDay in 1964, Freedom Schools in Mississippi opened their doors to an estimated 1,000 students. Over the summer, at least 41 schools offered opportunities for students to read, write, and learn about historical figures and even the Civil Rights Movement. #FreedomForward

[African American Heritage Society of Maury County @aahsmc]

On this date in 1872, Congress ended the Freedman's Bureau #aahsmc #history #ColumbiaTN

[Smithsonian’s NMAAHC @NMAAHC]

African Americans have historically made an impact on society through science, technology, engineering, and math.

This week we're celebrating the issuance of @USPTO's 10 Millionth patent by highlighting patents issued to African American inventors. #Tenfor10M

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#AmericanHistory https://t.co/ywVJXSzDGU

[Smithsonian’s NMAAHC @NMAAHC]

From lunch counters to bus boycotts, the African American fight for integration and equality touched every aspect of life.

The right to enjoy swimming in public pools and beaches was only obtained through years of struggle and resistance. #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory

[African American Heritage Society of Maury County @aahsmc]

Did you know that yesterday (#June25) in 1941, FDR signed Executive Order 8802 that ended discrimination in the military, the first federal action to address discrimination in the U.S.

[African American Heritage Society of Maury County @aahsmc]

Did you know that on #June19 in 1912 the Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial State Normal School was established @TSUedu #TSU #GoTigers

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About one of our many generous donors for you to follow. #W7thCo #aahsmc https://t.co/KIZwtbrNGd

[West TN Reflections @wtnreflections]

W7thco Vintage Photo Gallery Opens in Historic Downtown District of Columbia, Tennessee https://t.co/ZgBt9ewZcN

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Another #annualmeeting in the books! Thank you to all our members, contributors, stakeholders, and donors for a successful year! #aahsmc #columbiatn