Credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University
Hopkins Day at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Over 650 Hopkins affiliates celebrated Black History Month with free admission to Baltimore's premier African American history and culture museum
Hopkins Day returned to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture on Saturday, Feb. 8, drawing in over 650 Hopkins staff, students, faculty, and family members. The annual event, which is traditionally held during Black History Month, offers free museum admission to anyone with a Hopkins ID, allowing the community to explore the history and impact of Black Americans in Maryland and beyond.
The event coincided with the opening of the museum's new TITAN exhibit, which honors the life and legacy of Maryland native Reginald F. Lewis. Lewis was an esteemed businessman and the owner of Beatrice Foods, which became the first Black-owned company to reach $1 billion in sales. At the time of his death in 1993, Lewis was listed by Forbes as one of the 400 richest Americans.
The opening also included a panel discussion with CEO of IMB Partners Tarrus Richardson and Managing Director of Actum LLC Jeff Johnson.
"We were thrilled to bring Hopkins Day back this year and help kick off the museum's 20th anniversary celebration," said Maria Harris Tildon, Johns Hopkins University and Medicine's Vice President of Government, Community, & Economic Partnerships. "As a vital cultural and historical institution in Baltimore, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum plays a key role in shaping our community's understanding of history while inspiring future generations."
