Las Vegas has a new stage for its history. The Springs Preserve has opened “Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas,” a moving exhibition that traces the story of African Americans in Las Vegas from 1905 to the 1980s, and it runs through March 27, 2027 in the Primrose Gallery.
Through archival materials, artifacts and interpretive narratives, the exhibition highlights the people and moments that shaped the city: the entertainers who lit up its stages, the neighborhoods and homes they built, the fight for fair jobs, the welfare rights movement and the long road toward integration in Southern Nevada. It is a tribute to resilience, creativity and community spirit.
The exhibition is curated by Carmen Beals and features audio narration by Claytee White, bringing the voices of the past to life in a deeply personal way. It is included with general admission to the Springs Preserve, and free for members, so a visit can also include the gardens, trails and museums across the 180-acre park.
The gallery is open Thursday through Monday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and no reservations are required. It is an ideal plan for families, history lovers and anyone who wants to know Las Vegas beyond the Strip.
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