The African American Museum at The England Manor
Cultural Museum, Historic Landmark & Learning Center · Waukegan, IL
About the experience
Located in the heart of Waukegan, IL, The African American Museum at The England Manor is Lake County's only comprehensive African American museum. Experience guided tours through themed rooms spanning African civilizations, the Middle Passage, the Underground Railroad, 40 Acres and a Mule, and contemporary Black America.
“Housed in a storied historic manor in Waukegan, The African American Museum at The England Manor was established to preserve, honor, and celebrate the rich history, resilience, and brilliance of African Americans. The museum provides guided educational tours, youth literacy programs, genealogy research workshops, and cultural community events.”
Signature specialties & services
- Guided Museum Tours & Themed Exhibition Rooms
- Genealogy Research Lab & Archival Workshops
- Oral History & Elders Storytelling Sessions
- School & Youth Educational Presentations
- Cultural Community Events & Private Rentals
Take the virtual tour
“Your journey begins in the great kingdoms of West Africa — Mali, Songhai, and Ghana. Here you'll find artifacts, textiles, and maps tracing the civilizations that thrived long before the transatlantic trade, honoring the richness of our origins.”
Walk through The England Manor room by room. Each themed gallery carries you from the kingdoms of West Africa through the Middle Passage, resistance, emancipation, and into contemporary Black America. Press play to begin the narrated tour.
A virtual preview of The African American Museum at The England Manor. Reserve a guided in-person tour for the full experience.
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