Welcome!
Catherine Fulmer-Hogan, SSAAM
Please note:
The museum is currently opened to visitors by appointment or during events.
The SSAAM family was saddened to hear about the recent passing of Seward Johnson, founder of the Grounds For Sculpture and friend of the museum.
Please click here to read Elaine and Beverly's tribute to Mr. Johnson.
Seward Johnson
1930-2020
Photo: Seward Johnson Atelier
Our signature event of the year was another success!
Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum
5th Annual Gospel Brunch
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Seldom Told Stories
ACME Screening Room
Sunday, February 16, 2020
4pm
Join Lambertville's ACME screening room for short films and discussion with two founders of the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, Elaine Buck and Beverly Mills, and Linda Mead, CEO of the D&R Greenway Land Trust.
Tickets and further information can be found at the ACME Screening Room's website.
The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum tells the story of the unique culture, experiences, and contributions of the African American community of the Sourland Mountain Region of central New Jersey.
Our new website, developed in 2018, has much to offer. It communicates and promotes the mission and goals of the organization, through various online resources. Utilizing the website, you can:
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Discover the origins and development of the organization, and the restoration of the Mt. Zion AME Church on Hollow Rd. in Montgomery, NJ, future home of the museum.
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Learn about the history of African Americans in this region, and Sourland Mountain, the unique landscape they called home for centuries.
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Explore our online resources, which include features relevant to the African American experience: current events, publications and public events, articles on travel and history, and more.
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Learn about SSAAM related events, past and future, including our outreach work for local schools, gospel brunches, and camp meetings.
