The great plains black history museum, archives and interpretive center will design, fabricate, and install new exhibits showcasing american history told through the lens of african american…

The Great Plains Black History Museum, Archives and Interpretative Center Inc. received a $1.0 million Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program (CFDA 45.309), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. The award supports the design, fabrication, and installation of new museum exhibits that present American history through the lens of African American heritage and culture in Nebraska and the Great Plains region. Project deliverables include comprehensive stakeholder engagement to establish historic themes and content for exhibitions and programs, professional contractor services for exhibit design development, fabrication and installation, and audiovisual components for a new theater venue.

Additionally, the grant funds the digitization and online publication of museum exhibit and program content, with distribution across social media platforms to expand public access to the institution's collections and educational resources. This initiative aligns with the AAHC program's core objectives of building institutional capacity at African American museums and increasing public access to museum and archival collections while supporting professional development within the cultural heritage sector.

The great plains black history museum, archives and interpretive center will design, fabricate, and install new exhibits showcasing american history told through the lens of african american heritage and culture in nebraska and the great plains. Project activities include consulting with stakeholders to review historic themes and content for new exhibits and programs, and working with contractors on the design development, fabrication, and installation of exhibitions as well as audiovisual elements for the new theater venue. Content from new museum exhibits and programs will be digitized and made available online and shared on social media platforms.