| THE HISTORY OF THE APEX MUSEUM |
In 1978, Dan Moore, noted
filmmaker and visionary,
attended a banquet honoring Dr.
Benjamin E. Mays. As Moore
witnessed the long overdue
commemoration of Dr. May’s
accomplishments, he was
inspired to create an African
American museum that would
celebrate the achievements of
unsung heroes such as Dr. Mays.
Shortly thereafter, Moore began
working on the formation of
what would become
filmmaker and visionary,
attended a banquet honoring Dr.
Benjamin E. Mays. As Moore
witnessed the long overdue
commemoration of Dr. May’s
accomplishments, he was
inspired to create an African
American museum that would
celebrate the achievements of
unsung heroes such as Dr. Mays.
Shortly thereafter, Moore began
working on the formation of
what would become
Atlanta’s only museum to celebrate the rich and often untold history of
African Americans, The APEX Museum.
APEX is an acronym for African American Panoramic Experience. This title
is fitting in that it embodies the mission of the APEX – to interpret and
present history from an African American perspective in order to help all
Americans and international visitors better understand and appreciate the
contributions of African Americans to American as well . Also to provide
its visitors with a complete view in every direction of African American
history.
Throughout its twenty-eight year history, hundreds of thousands of
visitors from around the nation as well as around the world have
benefited from their APEX experience. School children from right here in
Atlanta, as well as visitors from more than forty countries have toured the
museum and viewed exhibits that celebrate the complete history of the
African American. Such notable visitors as historian John Hope Franklin,
Cecily Tyson, Gladys Knight, and Halle Berry have all enjoyed the inspiring
and thorough accounts of African American history they have viewed
during their visits to the APEX.
The APEX has played host to a series of fascinating exhibits from its first,
entitled “Field to Factory: Afro-American Migration from 1925-1949,” to
its most recent displays on Black Inventors and art exhibits featuring
noted professional artists that have or had ties with historically black
colleges and universities. It has also recognized the contributions of
individuals by hosting receptions for notable such as Julian Bond, Michael
Thurmond and Thurbert Baker as well as tributes for individuals such as
Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
With the addition of the Distance Learning Center, donated by BellSouth,
the APEX is now in a position to transform itself into a “museum without
boundaries.” This technology will allow the APEX to broaden its audience
by not limiting itself to visitors who must be physically present in the
museum in order to enjoy its exhibits. The APEX can now broadcast
programs all over the state, promoting education and cultural awareness.
Through this Interactive Technology, children, young and old, can see,
hear and ask questions directly to the “history makers” themselves.
Since 2000, the TEAM (Traveling Exhibits of the APEX Museum) program,
presents a closer look at African American contributions to America and
the world. These traveling exhibitions have been an essential tool in
educational, corporate and community arenas. It is essential that young
people see positive role models from all walks of life. The APEX Museum
has highlighted the achievements of African Americans in all disciplines
including education, the arts, politics, business, the Civil Rights movement,
economics and science. For many years, the APEX Museum has
successfully provided a place for all to learn the history of a people who
have helped shape the country in which we live. For more than twenty-
eight years, the APEX has celebrated the unlimited potential of human
possibility.
African Americans, The APEX Museum.
APEX is an acronym for African American Panoramic Experience. This title
is fitting in that it embodies the mission of the APEX – to interpret and
present history from an African American perspective in order to help all
Americans and international visitors better understand and appreciate the
contributions of African Americans to American as well . Also to provide
its visitors with a complete view in every direction of African American
history.
Throughout its twenty-eight year history, hundreds of thousands of
visitors from around the nation as well as around the world have
benefited from their APEX experience. School children from right here in
Atlanta, as well as visitors from more than forty countries have toured the
museum and viewed exhibits that celebrate the complete history of the
African American. Such notable visitors as historian John Hope Franklin,
Cecily Tyson, Gladys Knight, and Halle Berry have all enjoyed the inspiring
and thorough accounts of African American history they have viewed
during their visits to the APEX.
The APEX has played host to a series of fascinating exhibits from its first,
entitled “Field to Factory: Afro-American Migration from 1925-1949,” to
its most recent displays on Black Inventors and art exhibits featuring
noted professional artists that have or had ties with historically black
colleges and universities. It has also recognized the contributions of
individuals by hosting receptions for notable such as Julian Bond, Michael
Thurmond and Thurbert Baker as well as tributes for individuals such as
Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
With the addition of the Distance Learning Center, donated by BellSouth,
the APEX is now in a position to transform itself into a “museum without
boundaries.” This technology will allow the APEX to broaden its audience
by not limiting itself to visitors who must be physically present in the
museum in order to enjoy its exhibits. The APEX can now broadcast
programs all over the state, promoting education and cultural awareness.
Through this Interactive Technology, children, young and old, can see,
hear and ask questions directly to the “history makers” themselves.
Since 2000, the TEAM (Traveling Exhibits of the APEX Museum) program,
presents a closer look at African American contributions to America and
the world. These traveling exhibitions have been an essential tool in
educational, corporate and community arenas. It is essential that young
people see positive role models from all walks of life. The APEX Museum
has highlighted the achievements of African Americans in all disciplines
including education, the arts, politics, business, the Civil Rights movement,
economics and science. For many years, the APEX Museum has
successfully provided a place for all to learn the history of a people who
have helped shape the country in which we live. For more than twenty-
eight years, the APEX has celebrated the unlimited potential of human
possibility.
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| Celebrating 30 Years 1978-2008 |