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The
Harrison Museum Sponsors various events
throughout the year to raise funds for
the museum and to raise awareness of the
achievements of African Americans as
well as support for local artists and businesses.
One of the most popular events for the Harrison Museum is the
Henry Street Heritage Festival. The Henry Street Heritage Festival
is held the last Saturday in September. It is a festive
celebration of African American heritage showcasing performing and
visual arts, children's activities, traditional foods and Afro
centric gifts. Organizations also share valuable health,
membership and cultural information with festive attendees.
for more information
call
(540)345-4818. E-mail inquiries: dwdavis@harrisonmuseum.org.
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| Collection:
Memorabilia,
photographs, and objects relating to the African-American experience in
the Roanoke Valley form an extensive portion of the Harrison Museum
Permanent Collection. Oral stories and recollections as told by elders
highlight the culture and significance of the valley's black
communities. These oral histories enhance the materials found in the
museum's archives. In addition, African and contemporary art are an
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Tours:
Guided tours with mini-lectures available for groups of 10 or more upon written request.
Tuesday -
Saturday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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West African Wisdom: Adinkra
Symbols & Meanings
African symbols known as adinkra
are ubiquitous in Ghana, a
beautiful West African country on
the Atlantic, situated between
Cote d'Ivoire and Togo. On cloth
and walls, in pottery and logos,
everywhere these Asante tribe
symbols can be found.
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MATE MASIE
"What I hear, I
keep"
symbol of wisdom,
knowledge and prudence
The implied meaning of
the phrase "mate
masie" is "I
understand".
Understanding means wisdom
and knowledge, but it also
represents the prudence of
taking into consideration
what another person has
said.
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ADINKRAHENE
"Chief of
the adinkra
symbols"
symbol of
greatness, charisma
and leadership
This symbol is
said to have played
an inspiring role in
the designing of
other symbols. it
signifies the
importance of
playing a leadership
role.
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SANKOFA
"return and get
it"
symbol of importance of
learning from the past
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| Annual Events and Special Programs:
Henry Street Heritage Festival
As an annual special event Harrison Museum presents the Henry Street
Heritage Festival on the last Saturday in September. The purpose of the
festival is to showcase the rich heritage and culture of African
Americans through the presentation of the performing arts, visual arts
and crafts, children's activities and ethnic and traditional foods. The
festival includes live performances (music dance and drama) art
exhibits encompassing a variety of mediums and a sampling of both
African and African American cuisine.
This
year's 14th Henry St. Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday,
September 27, 2003. For information on sponsorship, vending, or
performing, send e-mail to
festival@harrisonmuseum.org.
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Museum Store and Gift Shop
Features
books, cards, art, games, puzzles, jewelry, accessories, gift wrap, and
African carvings, statues, and gift items. We accept Visa and
MasterCard.
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Directions:
From 581
take exit 4W(Orange Ave. W)
take a left at first light onto Gainesboro
Rd.;
go 3 blocks up;
take a right onto Harrison Ave.;
Harrison Museum is 3 blocks up at 523 Harrison Avenue. |
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Donations and Wish List:
for a printable version of a contribution form. |
Color copier
4 (new) Pentium Processor PC's
1 Lap Top
1 Full Page Scanner
2 Color Laser Printers
1 Large Work Table
4 Large Flat File Cabinets
4 Fire Proof Four Drawer File Cabinets
1 Lamination Machine
lamps
executive chairs
couch mirror
couch
round work table |
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