American Interiority: The Life and Legacy of Peter Crippen

This inaugural exhibition by the Huntington African American Museum brings to light the powerful, long-overlooked story of Peter Crippen and his descendants, a family whose presence in Huntington spans over a century.

This exhibition asks a critical question: what stories are missing and what happens if we don’t tell them now?

Through artifacts, archival fragments, and immersive storytelling, the exhibition traces:

• The journey to Huntington — from uncertain origins to settlement
• A life of labor and contribution — building both livelihood and community
• A legacy of resilience — enduring historical shifts from the Civil War through the Civil Rights era
• An enduring presence — even as the physical home disappears

Visitors will experience a layered narrative that connects:

• Personal family history
• Local developments in Huntington
• Broader national events shaping Black life in America

The exhibition highlights acts of perseverance, the choices, sacrifices, and strength that allowed this family to remain, adapt, and endure across generations.

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Kasher Gallery & Studios, 19 Scudder Avenue, Northport, United States

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