A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum

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A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum

10406 S. Maryland Ave.
Chicago IL, 60628
Phone: 773.928.3935
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The A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum is a 501(c)3 institution. Their mission is to promote, honor and celebrate the legacy of A. Philip Randolph and contributions made by African-Americans to America's labor history. When you visit their facility this celebration begins with the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, as they educate the public about its legacy and contributions.

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Specialty: African-American Museum
Neighborhood: Pullman District
Features: 2008 Season Opens May 17th Thru December 1st
Hours: Thursday - Saturday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tickets: $5.00

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The A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum was founded in 1995 by Lyn Hughes, its current director. The facility is located in the Historic Pullman District in Chicago. The facility is named after men who made history - Asa Philip Randolph and Pullman Porters who made up the membership of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) union. Randolph was the chief organizer and founder of the BSCP, the first African-American labor union in the country to win a collective bargaining agreement. With the help of Randolph, the Pullman Porters fought a valiant battle for employment equality with the corporate giant, the Pullman Rail Car Company.

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Traveling Exhibit

May-10 -

10:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Museum's Traveling Exhibit will be featured on display at Chicago's Union Station for Amtrak's National Train Day.

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