Master muralist Hubert Massey lent his creative talent to The Wright to produce this floor-sized installation for the Ford Freedom Rotunda.
Created for The Wright's Ford Freedom Rotunda by renowned Michigan-born muralist Hubert Massey, the Ring of Genealogy is a thirty-seven-foot floor installation encircled by hundreds of bronze nameplates, each bearing the name of an iconic figure from African-American history.
This is no simple monument. It is an introduction to the museum experience, an art piece that encapsulates the complex history of triumph and tragedy that The Wright preserves for future generations.
Celebrating the People
The names of dozens of notable African Americans are inscribed around the Ring of Genealogy.
Rich with Meaning
Hubert Massey's masterwork grapples with themes of community achievement, historical trauma, and more.
Group Tours
Reservations for guided or self-guided tours are required and should be made at least two weeks in advance of your anticipated arrival date. Parties of all sizes are welcome to book group tours, but discounted admission rates will only be available to groups of fifteen people or more.
Regular admission rates apply to parties of less than fifteen people. Parties of fifteen people or more are eligible for discounted admission rates. Please note that any other museum discounts are not applicable toward group admission prices.
- Adults, age 18-61 - $14
- Seniors, age 62 and over - $11
- Children, age 6-17 - $11
- Museum Members and children under 5 - FREE
"Hubert Massey's stunning craftsmanship makes this rotunda come alive. The detail is awe-inspiring." – Lydia Carter
"A masterpiece! You can feel the history and pride emanating from every inch." – Marcus Reed
"This installation is the heart of the museum—a powerful tribute to generations of resilience." – Danielle Wright
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We've cut our exhibition carbon footprint by 30% in recent years, advancing our commitment to environmental stewardship.
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