Programs

Join Dr. Jennifer Lemak, Chief Curator of History, for an engaging gallery talk on Fashion and Faith: Hats of the Great Migration. Explore how the hats worn in Black churches during the Great Migration were more than fashion—they were symbols of faith, resilience, and personal identity. Dr. Lemak will share the stories behind these extraordinary “crowns,” highlighting how they reflected the journeys, leadership, and creativity of women who navigated new lives in New York State while holding onto their heritage and hope for the future.