Freedom Rider Matthew Walker to speak at Hands on Black History museum

The Hands on Black History Museum, now in its fifth year,  is pleased to announce that the Museum will be housed in the Long Elementary School library  during the month of February.  Long Elementary is part of the Lindbergh School District, and is located at 9021 Sappington Road.  The Museum highlights the many accomplishments of African Americans in our country’s history and provides students and staff with a stimulating experience that includes hands on activities. 

The Museum debuts on Wednesday, February 1^st and closes on Friday, February, 24^th.  The courageous acts of the Freedom Riders that helped shape our country will be an area of concentration during this year's museum display.  This year's keynote speaker is Matthew Walker, Jr. Freedom rider and sit-in participant in the Civil rights movement.   Mr. Walker will address students and staff on Wednesday February 9th.  Matthew Walker, Jr. was a passenger on the first Freedom Bus traveling into Jackson, Mississippi in 1961.  He will be traveling from Nashville, Tennessee where he is currently president of the Nashville Civil Rights Veterans Association.