Central Baptist Church to host day tour at

The male members of Central Baptist Church will host a day tour at The Griot Museum of Black History. (Photo taken from Central Baptist Church’s Facebook page)

Central Baptist Church will host a day tour at The Griot, Museum of Black History, for male members on Sunday, Feb. 25.

The church’s Facebook page posted that they would visit the museum as part of commemorating Black History Month.

Museum of Black History

The Griot website revealed that it is the first cultural institution in St. Louis that is entirely committed to exposing the broad scope of Black History and culture. They added that they are only the second of its kind in the country.

As further mentioned, The Griot Museum of Black History operated as The Black World History Wax Museum in February 1997. Then they changed its name to the “Griot” in 2009, which more clearly reflects what they do, as noted on the website.

In addition, they said that they gather, preserve, interpret, and expose stories, culture, and history of Black individuals, specifically featuring their regional relevance to American history.

Moreover, the website states that the primary galleries of The Griot include life-size wax figures, other art, artifacts, and memorabilia to help describe the stories of Black people who took part in their country’s progress.

According to the same website, museum guests could “meet” and discover more about Carter G. Woodson. They could also see Josephine Baker, Dred, Harriet Scott, and more.

Interpretative Program

Meanwhile, The Griot highlighted its interpretative program, which includes an actual slave cabin. They said this built the place on the Wright-Smith plantation in Jonesburg, Missouri.

They added that the visitors could solve puzzles, view documentary videos, and “board” a scale of model part of a ship. They said this ship replicates those they used to travel from Africa to America during the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

More importantly, the website emphasized that the museum holds national and local touring arts and humanities exhibits.

They added that they have community education programs, artists galley discussions, and cultural celebrations to enhance The Griot’s community outreach initiatives.

Mission, Vision

On the same website, The Griot Museum for Black History seeks to build a community of lifelong learners who discover, experience, and accept the region’s rich and thriving African-American heritage.

As further explained, they want to fulfill their mission through compelling core exhibits, vital touring shows, and educational and entertaining public events.

More importantly, the museum desires to be the primary resource for Black History and culture in the Midwest, as the website stresses.

About Logo of The Griot

Another point made on the website is that The Griot chose Sankofa as their logo because it refers to the Twi language of Ghana. They explained that it means “Go back and get it.”

Besides, they revealed that it refers to the Bono Adinkra symbol representing either a heart share or a bird with its head turned backward.

Fellowship, Relationship

The church’s website revealed that they serve by connecting with people outside its church’s walls through collaborated evangelism, missionary projects, and community development.

In addition, they stated that as part of their fellowship, they spend time with other disciples.

Moreover, the Central Baptist Church emphasizes its commitment to God and each member. They showed promise by expressing genuine love, nurturing, trust, care, and forgiveness.

They mentioned that they demonstrate their commitment to each other by being compassionate and patient. They believe these attributes are the key to Central Baptist Church’s growth and progress.