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The Braceville African American Heritage Museum ‘The BAAHM’ aims to raise public awareness and knowledge of the Braceville Township Underground Railroad, Great Migration, and African-American history. The Museum also aims to provide inclusive engagement for statewide youth and lifelong learners to access historical exhibits and information.
The museum was created to showcase the contributions made to Ohio's history by African-Americans of Braceville.
'The BAAHM'
Braceville
Small Town - Big History
The Braceville African American Heritage Museum, also known as "The BAAHM," aims to raise public awareness and knowledge of the Braceville Township Underground Railroad, Great Migration, and African-American history. Situated in the African Community of Braceville, formerly known as the Steel Industrial Allotment, it's approximately 3 miles from the city of Newton Falls and 8 miles from the city of Warren, Ohio. It's an hour east of Cleveland, Ohio, and an hour west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Braceville was a crucial stop on the Underground Railroad and a sanctuary for African American families during the Great Migration. The museum will display content that showcases Ohio's original points of pride and unity for local notables and residents. The Museum House was originally built in 1923 by Dan Shavers, the great uncle of the late heavyweight championship contender, Earnie Shavers. Following Earnie's father's relocation to Ohio, the family resided with Dan until he constructed a home for them. As a result, the Museum House represents the first Ohio residence of Earnie Shavers. The museum exhibits content that highlights Ohio's original points of pride and unity for local notables and residents. It also commemorates notable figures such as Ted Toles Jr., a legend of the Negro Baseball League, acclaimed author Brian Broome, nationally recognized barbecue sauce expert and award-winning pit master Guy Hughes, and boxing legend Randy Stephens.
