‘Watchfires’ exhibit by artist V.L. Cox set to open at Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum

"Watchfires," an exhibit by renowned artist V.L. Cox will open at the Rosa Parks Museum on Jan. 13, including this work titled "Sugar Shack."

Artist V.L. Cox is bringing her new exhibit “Watchfires” to Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum this month, featuring works that employ authentic and found objects to comment on social justice and human rights issues that are still relevant today.

The exhibit will be on display in the museum’s gallery from Jan. 13 – June 18,…

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TROY’s Rosa Parks Museum plans observances for Rosa Parks Day

An art unveiling ceremony, free admission and a concert by The Westerlies highlight the activities commemorating Rosa Parks Day.

An art unveiling ceremony, free admission and a concert by The Westerlies highlight the activities commemorating Rosa Parks Day.

Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum will unveil a new piece of outdoor artwork and provide a free concert by the Westerlies on Wednesday, Dec. 1 in observance of Rosa Parks Day in Alabama.

In 2018, the Alabama Legislature unanimously approved a bill declaring Dec. 1 as Rosa Parks Day in the state, making the Alabama…

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‘Ten Japanese-American Concentration Camps’ exhibit to open at Rosa Parks Museum Oct. 14

"Ten Japanese-American Concentration Camps," an exhibit by Renee Billingslea will open with a reception on Oct. 14 at the Rosa Parks Museum.

An exhibit of historical and present-day photographs examining the impact of Executive Order 9066 on Japanese Americans during World War II and beyond will open at Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum on Oct. 14.

An opening reception for the exhibit, “Ten Japanese-American Concentration Campus” by artist Renee Billingslea, will begin at 6 p.m. in the…

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‘Sites of Conscience’ is topic of Rosa Parks Museum’s Real Talk Community Forum on Oct. 12

The Rosa Parks Museum's Real Talk Forum, set for Oct. 12, will focus on

The Rosa Parks Museum's Real Talk Forum, set for Oct. 12, will focus on "Sites of Conscience."

“Sites of Conscience” throughout the United States will be the topic of the Real Talk Community Forum at Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum on Oct. 12.

A part of the museum’s Real Talk Community Forum series, the panel discussion is set for 6 p.m. in the museum’s auditorium. Before the panel, the museum will host…

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