Last updated: January 10, 2023
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Explore the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
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This important museum details the struggle of African Americans in the Pullman Company to obtain representation and rights, and the role of A. Philip Randolph, chief organizer of what eventually became the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters.
The museum is located at 10406 S. Maryland Avenue, and their hours very by season. Please call ahead. 773-850-8580.
From the website:
(https://aprpullmanportermuseum.org/about-museum/)
The National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum was founded in 1995 by Dr. Lyn Hughes. The facility is located in the Historic Pullman District in Chicago Illinois.
The museum is named after men who made history – Asa Philip Randolph and Pullman Porters, the men who made up the membership of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) union. Randolph was the chief organizer and co-founder of the BSCP, the first African-American labor union in the country to win a collective bargaining agreement.
Under Randolph’s leadership, the Pullman Porters fought a valiant battle for employment equality with the corporate giant, the Pullman Rail Car Company. Their pioneering efforts created the first bona-fide union for the African American worker.
This victorious struggle in America’s early labor movement was also the doorway through which many civil rights gains were made.The NAPRPPM is locally recognized as a historic site and is a unique addition to the tourism sites of the Pullman community of Chicago, Illinois.
The museum is located at 10406 S. Maryland Avenue, and their hours very by season. Please call ahead. 773-850-8580.
From the website:
(https://aprpullmanportermuseum.org/about-museum/)
The National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum was founded in 1995 by Dr. Lyn Hughes. The facility is located in the Historic Pullman District in Chicago Illinois.
The museum is named after men who made history – Asa Philip Randolph and Pullman Porters, the men who made up the membership of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) union. Randolph was the chief organizer and co-founder of the BSCP, the first African-American labor union in the country to win a collective bargaining agreement.
Under Randolph’s leadership, the Pullman Porters fought a valiant battle for employment equality with the corporate giant, the Pullman Rail Car Company. Their pioneering efforts created the first bona-fide union for the African American worker.
This victorious struggle in America’s early labor movement was also the doorway through which many civil rights gains were made.The NAPRPPM is locally recognized as a historic site and is a unique addition to the tourism sites of the Pullman community of Chicago, Illinois.
Details
Duration
30-120 Minutes
Activity
Museum Exhibits
This important museum details the struggle of African Americans in the Pullman Company to obtain representation and rights, and the role of A. Philip Randolph, chief organizer of what eventually became the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters.
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
Yes
Go to https://aprpullmanportermuseum.org/ for current fees.
As of fall 2020, fees are $5.00 per person.
As of fall 2020, fees are $5.00 per person.
Location
National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
The museum is located at 10406 S. Maryland Avenue, and their hours very by season. Please call ahead. 773-850-8580.
Reservations
No
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Please call ahead for current hours and open seasons.
Phone: 773-850-8580
Phone: 773-850-8580
Time of Day
Day
Please call 773-850-8580 for current open days hours.
Accessibility Information
Handicap accessible ramp and elevator available.