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Louis Stokes Centenary Sunday

Cleveland History Center

  • Date Sunday, February 23, 2025
  • Time 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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Cleveland History Center

The Cleveland History Center houses diverse exhibits that narrate the history of Northeast Ohio through various collections of items, documents, and artifacts. It offers a sense of identity in our mobile society and a platform for learning about innovation and... more

Please join us on Sunday, February 23, 2025, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Honorable Louis Stokes (1925-2015), who became the first Black congressman to be elected from the state of Ohio in 1968 and served in this capacity for 30 years. Among our invited guests are members of Congressman Stokes' family and his faith community, Cleveland's St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Admission is free, and all are welcome. The Congressman's biography, The Gentleman from Ohio, will be available for purchase in the Museum Store.

*Free Admission to museum and all exhibits, coffee hour starting at 1 PM, digital photo booth, discounted books, and more!

Louis Stokes Centenary Sunday

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1. Research Library at the Cleveland History Center

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1. Cleveland History Center Gift Store

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Parking

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Parking

1. Cleveland Museum of Natural History Parking Garage

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1. University Circle Inc.

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Hospitals & Medical Facilities

1. Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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Universities & Libraries

1. Center for Arts-Inspired Learning

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Music, Performance & Film

1. Cleveland Institute of Music Kulas Hall

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