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Philadelphia Doll Museum: A Unique Perspective on History

During African-American History Month there are generally numerous activities to attend that explore different aspects of African-American history and culture. However, it is sometimes difficult to find activities that a young child will be able to appreciate. The Philadelphia Doll Museum is a place where people of all ages, male and female, will be entertained and at the same time get a lesson in African-American history. Moreover, the Philadelphia Doll Museum is open all year around-not just in February!

San Diego Artist Creates Unique Dolls

I recently visited doll designer, Petrina Burnham's home in San Diego, California, where she maintains a large collection of Afrocentric dolls. Her collection is a little different from many collections in that Petrina is partial to soft-sculptured dolls made out of fabric only. Her collection is made of dolls designed by many African-American doll artists, as well as doll artists from all over the world including "Kelly" from Jamaica, "Zukiswa" from South Africa and many others from Ghana, Mexico and the Bahamas.