Your Generous Support at Work

By raising private funds to support educational, volunteer and community engagement programs, millions have had the opportunity to experience these national treasures first hand and unearth little known facts and stories about the considerable contributions of African Americans throughout our nation's history.
   

We invite you to learn more and be a part of AAEF's exciting and innovative programs:

2nd Annual National Underground Railroad Summit

With the support of the American Express Foundation and The National Park Service, AAEF is proud to announce the 2 nd annual National Underground Railroad Summit September 15-20 in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania. The summit will bring together scholars, community volunteers and others invested in the preservation and interpretation of the historical significance of the Underground Railroad. Click here to learn more

The Carver Symposium

The George Washington Carver Birthplace Association in conjunction with Missouri State University and with support from the Missouri Humanities Council, the Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Simpson College , Iowa Public Television, and the National Park Foundation African American Experience Fund is pleased to announce the Inaugural George Washington Carver Symposium.  With its focus on the world-renowned Scientist, Educator, and Humanitarian, The Carver Symposium seeks to advance scholarship, promote inquiry, and encourage discussion about relevant historical, scientific, and social issues. For more information, please click here www.carversfriends.org .

Share the Experience Photo Contest

See last year's winning photographs celebrating America 's national parks and majestic landscapes. The 2008 Share The Experience Photo Contest begins soon. Check back for details!

 
2008 Fundraising Gala “Celebrating Commitment to the Dream”

On April 10, 2008, AAEF friends and supporters gathered for the fourth annual fundraising gala to honor Ambassador Young in commemoration of the life and work of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Like many of the African American legends memorialized in AAEF parks and national sites, the legacy of Ambassador Young mirrors the courage and fortitude that African Americans have demonstrated as they worked to build this great nation. We are honored to recognize this truly outstanding American hero for his tireless and lifelong commitment to all of humanity.