Last updated: 8/3/2009
Gary, Indiana
Street Address
1911 Massachusetts Street
Gary, IN 46407
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 64221
Gary, IN 46401

Hours

Wednesday - Saturday Hours by Appointment Only

Admissions

Donations Accepted

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Marjol Rush Collet
phone: 219-886-2007
Annie V. May
phone: 219-938-6611
Description

The mssion of the Langston Hughes Family Museum is to promote and preserve the family legacy of the Hughes Family.  The museum and exhibit takes you on a walk through history displaying over 150 individual family artifacts all preserved in their original state and all items used by the family of Langston Hughes dating back more than 100 plus years.

History

ncorporated in 2007, this facility is dedicated to preserving the family history of Langston Hughes. We offer a unique look at times past while promoting education, history and the legacy of a family that produced greatness, The Hughes Family.

Artifact Collections
Educational Programs

Exhibitions, Educator Guided Lectures are the mainstay of the facility.  Fee schedule is based upon the length of time the contracting agent wants to display the artifacts. Special preference is extended to educational institutions. All lectures are provided by the Executive Director /Curator who is a Hughes Family Member.

Publications

Since this is a new organization, the first annual report was prepared for board members in January 2009.  We are looking to produce a newsletter in the future.

Exhibitions
Museum Events
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