*** About DuSable Museum of African American History: The DuSable Museum of African American History, located in Chicago, stands as a venerable institution dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of African American history, culture, and art. Founded in 1961, it was the first independent museum of its type in the United States. Named after Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, a man of African descent who is considered the first permanent non-Indigenous settler in Chicago, the museum showcases a diverse collection ranging from art and memorabilia to permanent exhibits that depict historical events and figures who shaped African American heritage. The museum's mission is to educate, provoke thought, and foster understanding through its exhibitions and community programs.

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