
LEWIS H LATIMER FUND INC
Home of #AfricanAmerican #inventor. Rethinking #historichousemuseum. Celebrate #LewisLatimer in #Flushing #Queens. Open Fr, Sa, Su 11am-5pm Historic House of African American inventor and draftsman Lewis H. Latimer. The Lewis H. Latimer Fund, Inc. was established to preserve and promote the legacy of Lewis Howard Latimer (b.1848), the AfricanAmerican scientist, electrical pioneer, inventor, and humanist. His historic, landmarked home, the Lewis Latimer House Museum, is a fully functional public, cultural institution that provides primary research materials dedicated to his memory and that of other scientists and innovators of color who have made contributions to technology and modern life. The Museum offers educational and internship opportunities for students and adults in addition to general tours and programs in poetry, arts, and technology for the public.

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Lewis Latimer House Newly Redesigned Museum Now Open Lewis Latimers Historic Home New Permanent Exhibition CommunitySupported Nonprofit Class Field Trips Tinker Lab Home SiteSpecific Installation Whats Going On Follow Us on Instagram Become a friend ofLewis Howard Latimer Join Our Newsletter Sign up to receive museum news and invitations to upcoming events. Follow the Lewis Latimer House Visit 3441 137th St. Flushing NY 11354 Fridays Saturdays Sundays 1100 AM 500 PM Attend Next Event Create and then animate your own video game with cardboard wire and stop motion animation. Connect infolewislatimerhouse.
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What an incredible resource for our community! Excited to see how the museum is rethinking the historical experience and honoring the legacy of Lewis Latimer. Can’t wait to visit! 🎉✨

Brooklyn Simmons
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Just visited the newly redesigned museum and it was amazing! Love that there's a Tinker Lab to spark creativity and inspire future inventors. Such important work being done to celebrate our history! 🖤🔧

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