Treasured items capturing Jackie Robinson’s life and legacy are now on display for the world to see.
in New York City’s Lower Manhattan Tuesday afternoon. Robinson’s widow, Rachel, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday, cut the ribbon while New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered remarks in the presence of Robinson’s family and other guests, including tennis star Billie Jean King and filmmaker Spike Lee.
Opening to the public on Sept. 5, the 19,380-square-foot museum will feature 4,500 artifacts collected by Robinson’s family and friends, including his Presidential Medal of Freedom and his Brooklyn Dodgers uniform. The exhibit will also showcase more than 40,000 historical images and over 450 hours of video footage highlighting his baseball career, commitment to social justice and cultural roots.
Meanwhile, Rachel Robinson had a specific vision for the museum. According to Della Britton, president and chief executive of the Jackie Robinson Foundation, Robinson’s widow wanted it to be a gathering space but also a place that would spark conversations about race. Britton said this project is significant because it is among the few civil rights museums to exist in New York City.
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