Black History Month Celebration

Drop by Seattle’s Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) on February 19 for a special Black History Month Celebration. Co-presented by The Black Heritage Society of Washington State, Black & Tan Hall, Bonnie Hopper-Artist, Chris Hopper-Producer, and The Washington State Historical Society, this event features thoughtful dialogue, and a special art installation to honor the influential history of Seattle’s early Black jazz scene.

The Negro Motorist Green Book was hailed as the “bible of Black travel”. First published from 1936 to 1967 during Jim Crow segregation, it identified state by state the establishments deemed friendly, safe, and willing to serve Black people. Join us at MOHAI as we apply a contemporary lens to segregation, Black migration, and the rise of leisure travel. Learn about Black & Tan Hall’s new digital Seattle Green Book Tour which follows the Jackson Street corridor and enjoy a special installation of oil paintings, The Black and Tan Collection.

Schedule of events:

11 am-12:30 pm “Making Our Way” – A dialogue about the history of The Green Book and its relevance today. Presentations from The Black Heritage Society of Washington State, Black & Tan Hall, and the Washington State Historical Society.

12:30 pm-4 pm –Tours of The Black and Tan Collection with Artist Bonnie Hopper and Producer Chris Hopper.