Exhibit

A Traveling Exhibit

Epochs of Courage:

African Americans in Golf

Time line-1800s into the new millennium

Epochs of Courage is a multimedia traveling exhibition of historical photographs, memorabilia, publications, and documents illustrating the impact and contributions that African Americans and persons of African American ancestry have made and continue to make to the game of golf. The exhibit also includes a Wall of Fame. Inducted were Ann Gregory, Robert “Hardrock” Robinson, Mary Burton, and George Simkins. Tiger Woods was awarded the Epochs of Courage Award in 2001.

Previous Exhibit Showings
*The First Tee National Meeting, World Golf Village, St. Augustine, Florida * IMG Golf Expo *Langston Golf Course, Washington, DC *Las Vegas Urban Chamber of Commerce, MGM Grand Conference Center, Las Vegas, Nevada *National Minority Golf Foundation, Hutchinson Island, Florida *North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina *One Judiciary Square (office of the Mayor) Washington, DC *Tiger Woods Foundation Workshop, Norfolk, Virginia *Whittier Middle School, Lorraine, Ohio.

Exhibit Booking Information
Media Framed and mounted photographs and articles. Historical text and labels. Publications. Custom designed figurines. Memorabilia. More than 125 display items. Audio/Visual loop tapes. (The exhibit is periodically updated to reflect on-going developments.

Space Requirements For wall hangings, recommended minimum wall space is 100 linear feet. Floor space is required for display cases. Dimensions may vary depending on the booking request, i.e., full or partial exhibit.

Security and Liability 24-hour security. Receiver is responsible for liability of all items during round-trip shipment and the full term of the agreement.

Requests For preliminary booking requests, send contact name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number along with the venue, location, and projected date to this email link.

Exhibit display at H.C. Taylor Art Gallery, North Carolina A&T State University. Circa 2001

The astounding images tell a moving story describing the frustrations and achievements of African Americans in golf. The memorabilia and custom designed figurines bring it even closer to life.

Ramona Harriet, Curator, shows display to Legend Charlie Sifford

I hope that this "one of a kind" exhibit will add more understanding and clarity to this "little known history" that has so much value and significance, but...has never gained its rightful place in history. —Ramona Harriet

Testimonials
"Excellent Video! We all need a connection to our past."

"Kids can learn something from this."

"Loved the exhibit. Great to see those who deserve credit...get Credit!"

Contact Us Info@aMissingLinkInHistory.com
Photo credits: Home page–Carl Jackson & Tiger Woods–Credit: Joel's Photography. Home & Trivia pages 4-person image (left to right)–Credits: Harvard Medical Library, Ruth Creech, and (4th image) Judy McFadden.

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