The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History pays tribute to African American Women in Augusta with a special two month long exhibition from February through March 2021. The exhibition is a special celebration of both Black History Month and Women’s Month. It features artwork, photographs and historic documents that honor the lives and contributions of Augusta’s black women. A unique component is that the exhibit not only features historic figures, but women who are currently impacting our Augusta community. 

Women featured in the exhibition include: 

• Ruth Crawford 

• Karen Brown 

• Dr. Maryemma Graham 

• Carrie Mays 

• Luvenia Pearson 

• Marjorie Carter 

• Amanda America Dickson Toomer 

• Dee Griffin 

• Reverend Essie McIntyre 

• Justine Washington 

• Jackie Lawrence 

• Rosa Clemons 

• Yolanda Copeland 

• Stacy Mabry 

• Allison Campbell 

• Bishop Rosa Williams 

• Julia Dent 

• Dee Crawford 

• Christine Miller-Betts 

• Rosa C. Tutt 

• Mildred Southward 

• Lucy Craft Laney 

• Margaret Louise Laney 

• Josephine Richardson  

Due to Covid-19 safety precautions, admission is limited to tours of four people. Standard tour times are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10:30am and 2:30pm. Special tours can be arranged. Admission is ONLY by pre-scheduled tour. 

For more information about this exhibit as well as important information on our tours please contact 706-724-3576.