St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Airport Exhibit Captures Evolution of Head-Dressing Tradition

Exhibit will run through May 2013.

March 1, 2013 | 2 min reading time

This article is 12 years old. It was published on March 1, 2013.

A bold and colorful showcase of traditional and contemporary African-American culture is now on display at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport with the debut of the "Crowning Glory" exhibit. The display by the Griot Museum of Black History of St. Louis features the evolution of trends of African-American head coverings.

The exhibit explores four main themes with more than 50 hats and head-coverings and other artifacts from The Griot's collections and private citizens. The "Crowning Glory" exhibit is accessible to all Airport visitors in the Meeting Place Gallery; Terminal 1, Baggage Claim. Sponsored by Lambert-St. Louis International Airport with support from the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission, the exhibit will run through May 2013.

 

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