The Cape Verdean Museum News

The Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit is dedicated to the preservation of the history and culture of Cape Verde and Cape Verdeans in the United States. Our extensive collection includes artifacts, photos, historical maps, documents, CDs, recordings, DVDs, periodicals and books. These items have been donated by over 150 donors from Cape Verde, the United States and Europe.

Established as a Non-Profit 501 C3 Organization in July 2003, the museum has been maintained primarily by monetary donations from the community, initially 50 families and organizations who pledged a thousand dollars each to open the museum. The museum is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and overseen by the Executive Director. It is run completely by volunteers, primarily from the Board of Directors.

The Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit (CVME) is presently located at 1003 Waterman Avenue in East Providence since 2005. Volunteers regularly take part in cultural events around Rhode Island including schools for presentations. Group visits are made by special arrangements.

The Cape Verdean Museum will close for the winter season after operating hours on Friday, November 30, 2018. The museum will reopen in the spring on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Operating hours are on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and on 1st Saturdays of the month from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Group visits are made by special arrangements. Please visit our website at www.capeverdeanmuseum.org for our Contact and Newsletter link. Please visit us also on Facebook.

Although the Cape Verdean Museum will be closed for the winter season, the CVME will have Tarde Cultural events, an afternoon of culture, once a month at venues in Rhode Island for 2019.

Please check our website Newsletter, Facebook page and the East Providence Reporter for exhibit venues and events coming up.

In recognition of the Anniversary of Amilcar Cabral’s Assassination, the CVME will host a Tarde Cultural, afternoon of culture Sunday, January 20, 2019, at 10 Rocks, 1091 Main Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm. with Guest Speakers, Poetry Readings, Exhibits, Batuku and Live Entertainment. Dinners, Tappas and Specialty drinks are available for purchase.