At the Vanguard
September 17 - December 11, 2026
At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs weaves together stories of ingenuity, artistry, persistence, and resistance through the transformative world of HBCUs. Featuring over 130 objects from the collections of five universities, the exhibition explores their diverse practices in the arts, dynamic academic programs and innovations, and groundbreaking activities on and around their campuses.
These historic institutions have grown exponentially from their humble beginnings. Today, the contents of HBCU campus museums and archives are the vanguard of collecting institutions in the making and saving of African American history.
At the Vanguard features collections from Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Texas Southern University, and Tuskegee University.
