The Kinsey Collection of African-American art and artifacts has come to Atlanta

The Kinsey Collection of African-American art and artifacts is in Atlanta for the first time ever, and is on display now through July 13th at the Atlanta History Center. The collection belongs to the Kinsey family, Bernard, Shirley and their son Khalil, who have been collecting such items for more than 35 years. These items include the first known black baptismal record (from 1595), female slave shackles, and an original, first-edition copy of Solomon Northrup’s book “12 Years A Slave,” which inspired the Oscar winning film. Such a collection is not always easy to view. The history it tells is one of pain and sorrow, but it is also a story of triumph and perseverance.  Khalil Kinsey says it tells the “forgotten story of African Americans who helped build our nation, and will shatter many myths about the role of African-American in history.”

Be sure to take advantage of the Wells Fargo Free Admission Weekends, on the third full weekend of each month, and bring your children to see and gain an understanding from whence they have come.

To learn more about The Kinsey Collection, click here.