The Great Plains Black History Museum invites the community to experience a landmark year in 2026 featuring two compelling exhibitions and a signature 50th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration honoring five decades of preserving Black history across the region.
Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow – April 2 – May 31, 2026
Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow explores the struggle for full citizenship and equality during the fifty years following the Civil War. Though constitutional amendments promised freedom and equality, those gains were fiercely challenged, leading to the rise of segregation, voter suppression and the era of Jim Crow.
A League of Our Own: Negro League Baseball – June 4 – July 5, 2026
A League of Our Own: Negro League Baseball celebrates the athletes, business leaders and communities who built one of the most important chapters in American sports history. When African Americans were excluded from Major League Baseball, Black leaders established leagues of their own in 1920, creating opportunities that showcased extraordinary talent and determination.
50th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration and Hall of Fame Recognition
The Great Plains Black History Museum will also commemorate its golden anniversary with a special luncheon celebration from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, at The Venue, 2120 N. 30th St. The Museum is recognizing fifty years of preserving the stories, contributions, and lived experiences of African Americans in the Great Plains. Tickets are $50 (includes luncheon and one-year Museum membership). Limited seats available. Visit gpblackhistorymuseum.org for more information.