Happy 106th Birthday, Dr. Charles H. Wright!

The Charles H. Wright Museum
of African American History

September 1-30

Honoring our Founder

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.

Celebrate All September Long!

Dr. Charles H. Wright’s 106th Birthday Celebration is sponsored by The Wright Museum Friends Committee.

Birthday Drive-Up

September Membership Campaign

Participate ALL MONTH

Join or renew your membership, shop our Museum Store, or make a donation in September to celebrate!

Receive 20% discount on Individual or Family memberships

Wright members receive a 10% discount at the Museum Store all other months 

Here are 3 ways to secure your discounts to join or renew

  • Become a member (Discount Code: BIRTHDAY)
  • Visit our friendly staff at The Wright Museum
  • Complete a paper form, available through a Friends Committee member


 

Birthday Drive-Up

Saturday, September 7, 2024 – 12pm to 4pm

Birthday Drive-Up

Drive Up will be Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 12 to 4 in front of The Wright Museum at the Warren Ave Circle. All participants in the Birthday Drive-Up will receive the following:

  • 20% discount on the Individual or Family annual memberships
  • FREE items from our on-site Food Trucks
  •  Immediate admission to The Wright Museum
  • Special token redeemable for 20% discount at The Wright Museum Store
  • Exclusive FREE gift for the first 25 “Divine 9” or “Contributor” level members(or donation of $100+)

About Dr. Wright

Dr. Charles H. Wright (September 20, 1918 – March 7, 2002) was an obstetrician-gynecologist, civil rights leader, institution builder, philanthropist, author, a loving husband and father.

During his medical practice years, Dr. Wright led the struggle for the integration of the labor and delivery suites at Detroit Women's Hospital. Dr. Wright was the first Black doctor to deliver patients at the Detroit Women's Hospital. Dr. Wright’s commitment to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and other initiatives earned him the title of “Father of the National Movement to Establish African American Museums."

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.

Become a Member

Become a steward of Dr. Wright's legacy by preserving this institution for generations to come.

I was committed to what I defined as one of the most important tasks of our times...ensuring that generations, especially young African Americans, are made aware of and take pride in the history of their forebears and their remarkable struggle for freedom.
Dr. Charles H. Wright (1918-2002)