MARIAN ANDERSON MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY


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Locations: PENNSYLVANIA, ANDERSON, PHILADELPHIA

Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society Works Toward Re-Opening

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Repairs and restoration work continue after a 2020 flood caused more than $500,000 in damage to the historic landmark building of the Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society, The Society's building was the home of Marian Anderson, the iconic contralto singer who performed a wide-range of music, from opera to spirituals, from 1924-1965.

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  • We keep going because we love this work and are inspired by the legacy of Marian Anderson," said Jillian Patricia Pirtle, CEO of the National Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society.
  • "As an organization committed to celebrating our nation's history and preserving it, our National Society is pleased to help the Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society and support its efforts," said Wright.
  • To heighten visibility for the Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society restoration needs, the Museum is encouraging the public to share "What Marian Anderson Means to Me" on the Museum's Facebook page in April and May.
  • The Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society continues to work to reopen its historic landmark, located at 762 South Martin Street in Philadelphia.