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Crowning Glory Exhibit
2026-02-05 00:00:00 2026-02-05 23:59:00 America/Chicago Crowning Glory Exhibit Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum. Atkinson Branch - Other - See description for location

Thursday, February 05
All day

Add to Calendar 2026-02-05 00:00:00 2026-02-05 23:59:00 America/Chicago Crowning Glory Exhibit Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum. Atkinson Branch - Other - See description for location

Atkinson Branch

Other - See description for location

Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.

Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum. This exhibit culminates in a lecture about the origins of the Black hair industry on Saturday, February 21st from 2:00-3:00pm. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibits/Displays | Cultural Heritage | Community Event/Info Booth | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Atkinson Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Joy Zanders
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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Jan 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 01 Closed
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Art Crafternoon
Fri, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Come create with us! We'll supply a variety of art supplies and create a new masterpiece each time. Meet friends, get messy, and see what you can create together.
How to Afternoons: - Creating a Letter
Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Have you ever felt confused about formatting a letter? We have you covered! Join us for an informative afternoon where we tackle letter making!
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Tue, Feb 03, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Wed, Feb 04, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Thu, Feb 05, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Fri, Feb 06, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Sat, Feb 07, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Sweet Saturday
Sat, Feb 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room
Grab your favorite pal and join us for sweets, cookie decorating, and stories of friendship.
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Mon, Feb 09, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Tue, Feb 10, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Collage & Culture: Black History for Kids
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Celebrate Black History through art! Come make your own colorful collage using fun pictures, words, and craft supplies. You'll learn about amazing Black heroes and role models while getting creative.
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Wed, Feb 11, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Thu, Feb 12, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Fri, Feb 13, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Art Crafternoon
Fri, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Come create with us! We'll supply a variety of art supplies and create a new masterpiece each time. Meet friends, get messy, and see what you can create together.
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Sat, Feb 14, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Mon, Feb 16, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Tue, Feb 17, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Wed, Feb 18, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Thu, Feb 19, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Fri, Feb 20, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Crowning Glory Exhibit
Sat, Feb 21, All day
Other - See description for location
Explore a rare display of historic Black hair and beauty artifacts from the collection of The Whatnot Museum.
Crowning Glory: The Roots of the Black Hair Industry
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Join us for an inspiring lecture with Maria Cunningham, owner and curator of The Whatnot Museum, highlighting the early trailblazers of the Black hair industry.
Youth Game Night
Mon, Feb 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Join us for Game Night. We'll have board games, card games, and everything in between. Bring your friends or make new ones!
DIY Snowglobes
Tue, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room
Come make your own snowglobe! Everything you need will be provided.
Art Crafternoon
Fri, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Come create with us! We'll supply a variety of art supplies and create a new masterpiece each time. Meet friends, get messy, and see what you can create together.
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