Summer 2025 Newsletter
From the Executive Director
Friends,
I’m thrilled to invite you to dive into what promises to be a rich and vibrant summer at your Harrison Museum. While we await the late‑fall opening of our new Melrose space, our commitment to programming, community, and culture has never been stronger.
Not Your Average Tailgate
Join us on Saturday, June 28, at Salem Memorial Ballpark for our annual celebration of Black baseball heritage—an afternoon of game-day culture and connection, co-hosted with the Salem Red Sox and The Humble Hustle Company. Whether you’re an informational vendor (slots include two tickets for a suggested $50 donation) or joining as a guest, your presence showcases the power of unity and local pride. Let’s honor legends, raise awareness, and enjoy a classic family‑friendly ballgame together.
Tickets are on sale now: gofevo.com/event/
Want to table as a vendor? Sign up here: forms.gle/
Event info on Facebook: facebook.com/share/
Tailgate begins at 5:00 PM | Game at 6:35 PM
Film Screening: I Am Not Your Negro
On Wednesday, July 30, join us at the Main Theatre for an unforgettable evening centered on the voice and vision of James Baldwin. The event includes the documentary screening, a panel I’ll moderate, and a short audience reflection.
Doors Open: 6:00 PM | 
Opening Remarks: 7:00 PM |
Screening: 7:10 PM | 
Panel: 8:45 PM
General Admission: $10 + tax | Student Admission: $8 + tax
Tickets: agileticketing.net link
Interested in sponsoring this event or reserving a vendor table in the theatre lobby?
We’re offering two sponsorship tiers:
- $100: Name/logo recognition on our site and a live shout-out during the event
- $150: All of the above plus a lobby vendor table
All sponsors receive two complimentary tickets.
Email info@harrisonmuseum.com
What’s next?
We’re planning additional panels, community music gatherings, and cultural programming throughout the summer. Stay tuned as details roll out.
And yes—merch drops are coming soon, in collaboration with our friends at The Humble Hustle Company, celebrating our shared mission and story. Watch this space.
The Next Forty Years Campaign
This next chapter is about more than a new building—it’s about the future we’re creating together. We’ve launched the Next Forty Years Campaign to raise $100,000 by September to support the build-out, staffing, and programming of our new home. We’re nearly halfway there. CLICK HERE TO DONATE TODAY!
If you’ve given, thank you. If you haven’t, this is your moment. Your support fuels the future of Black storytelling, art, education, and legacy in our region.
Because what we build now matters.
Warmly,
E.B. Smith
Executive Director
Harrison Museum of African American Culture