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African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County Webinar Recording_9-18-2025

This presentation explores the architectural, technical, and ethical considerations involved in the adaptive reuse of a residential structure built in 1824 for its new purpose as the home of the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County (AACHM). The session will examine the house’s historical and cultural context, the design strategies implemented to retain and protect its architectural integrity, and the contemporary upgrades needed to ensure it is accessible, inclusive, and functional as a museum space. The case study approach will highlight practical methods and real challenges encountered in transforming this significant early 19th-century home into a facility that not only preserves the past but also invites community engagement with African American history in the region. This webinar is supported in part by an award from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment for the Arts.