Join the Charles H. Wright Museum & The Wright Museum's Friends Committee As We Celebrate the 106th Birthday of Dr. Charles H. Wright
With a month-long membership campaign beginning in September
WHO: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History's Friends Committee of the Wright Museum proudly presents Dr. Charles H. Wright's 106th Birthday Celebration 'Birthday Drive-Up.'
WHY: The 'Birthday Drive - Up' is to celebrate the 106th Birthday of the museum's founder Dr. Charles H. Wright. As part of the celebration supporters of the museum will get the chance to receive a special 20% discount on Family or Individual memberships, immediate admission to the Museum. The first 100 new memberships will be honored with a special "Token of Appreciation," redeemable at our Museum Store and the first 25 members who join at Divine 9 level or above, or make contributions of $100 or more, will receive an exclusive FREE gift.
WHERE: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 315 Warren Ave., Detroit MI 48201 (313) 494-5800
WHEN: Saturday, September 7th from 12:00pm until 4:00pm
WHY: Join us for a fun-filled day as we kick off a month-long membership campaign celebration in honor of our museum's founder Dr. Charles H. Wright, born on September 20, 1918. For more information visit at: www.thewright.org
About The Friends Committee
The Friends Committee preserves the legacy of Dr. Charles H. Wright and supports the museum by increasing membership, creating donor recognition events, and hosting fundraising campaigns.
About the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History was founded in 1965 and is in the heart of Midtown Detroit's Cultural Center. The Wright Museum's mission is to open minds and change lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. And Still We Rise: Our Journey Through African American History and Culture - the museum's 22,000 square foot, immersive core exhibit - is one of the largest, single exhibitions surveying the history of African Americans. The Wright Museum houses over 35,000 artifacts and archival materials and offers more than 300 public programs and events annually.
Media Contacts:
Char Yates
Director of Media Relations
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
cyates@thewright.org
313.494-5839
Kelly Miner
Marketing & Communications Manager
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
kminer@thewright.org
313.494.5865
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