On Saturday, December 11th, The DuSable Museum of African American History will honor the life and legacy of its Founder, Dr. Margaret Taylor Goss Burroughs with a Celebration entitled “In Her Own Words” from 10:00am – 5:00pm.

The “family-friendly” program will also feature children’s workshops, including storytelling and art. Special musical and spoken word performances are also on the schedule and visitors will be able to leave their own tribute to Dr. Burroughs who was a teacher, mentor, friend and “mother figure” to thousands.

Admission to this event is FREE, however visitors are encouraged to either make a donation to the museum, or purchase a membership.  DuSable Museum is located at 740 East 56th Place in Chicago’s Hyde Park Community.