OVERVIEW
Named after Chicagos first permanent settler, Haitian fur trader John Baptist Pointe DuSable, this museum is the oldest in the country dedicated to preserving the history and achievements of African-Americans. Three levels of galleries can be rented for events (the smallest holds 50, while the largest holds 650), and a 100-seat auditorium is also available. A 445-seat theater hosts lectures, film screenings, and performance art.
