Museum Of African American History, Incorporated

The Museum of African American History, Incorporated is a minority-owned, non-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a focus on preserving and presenting African American historical and cultural heritage. Located at 31 Milk St #705, the organization is registered in SAM.gov and has been active since 2003, with a current registration valid through January 2026. While the museum does not hold federal contract vehicles, it has been successful in securing federal grant awards, particularly from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which support its mission of historical preservation, education, and cultural interpretation.

The museum has received multiple project grants from IMLS, primarily focused on collections management, preservation, and educational programming. Recent grant awards include a $1,071,828 grant for designing and implementing experiential tours and programs in Boston and Nantucket, which involves developing school field trip programs, creating interpretive museum exhibit materials, and hiring educational staff. Previous grants have supported critical collections work, such as cataloging and rehousing collections items on Nantucket Island, improving storage conditions, and enhancing documentation standards. The museum has also received sub-awards from the National Writing Project, including a 2022-23 "Building a More Perfect Union" grant. These federal grant awards consistently demonstrate the organization's commitment to preserving African American historical sites, improving collection accessibility, and creating educational programs that highlight the rich cultural history of African American communities in Massachusetts.