The Port Huron Museum Carnegie Center has been getting some interior renovations, and a new permanent exhibit celebrating Black History in the Blue Water Area will have it’s soft opening this weekend.
The From Whence We Came: Black History in the Blue Water Area exhibit will be housed on the main floor of the Carnegie Center and feature many artifacts donated or loaned to the museum. The centerpiece of the exhibit will be the James Sr & Marguerite Stanley Legacy Wall which honors those who have made lasting contributions to the Port Huron community.
James Sr. and Marguerite Stanley devoted their lives to the Port Huron area and are known for their deep love for the city. The Legacy Wall named in their honor recognizes living heroes of the community who have made contributions in the areas of education, civil/public service, business, athletics, science/healthcare, entertainment, literature, and media.
The inaugural inductees for the Stanley Legacy Wall are: Marguerite Stanley, Ila Shoulders, KC Norman, Marcia Hogan, Rev. Alex Crittenden, Yvonne Malachi, James E. Jones, and an Honorable Mention- Gretchen Ploeger.
The soft opening of the new exhibit will take place on February 13th and be open during normal Carnegie Center Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM.
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
