BLACK HERITAGE IN NI
travelling exhibition
At the heart of Hidden History NI is a powerful travelling exhibition that explores Black heritage across Northern Ireland, spotlighting underrepresented stories and cultural contributions.
Image: African American US Soldiers at a Camp Cookhouse, Northern Ireland, 1942
???? The Hidden History Travelling Exhibition is now live in North West Regional College (Strand Road campus)
Why not take some time and explore a powerful collection of hidden stories?
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exhibition overview
The travelling exhibition is presented in two thematic series, offering both historical context and contemporary insight. Together, they reveal the richness and diversity of Black heritage in Northern Ireland honouring the past while amplifying present-day voices and lived experiences.
The first phase of the exhibition is already on tour and is receiving incredible feedback. Now we are searching for those more contemporary stories. If you know someone in the modern era you feel deserves to be celebrated and included in our next exhibition, tell us about them here: https://bit.ly/NIstories
Series One: The Past
Historical Perspectives – This series explores the long-standing connections between Black heritage and Ireland, uncovering stories that reveal a rich and often overlooked shared history.
Series Two: The Present
Contemporary Voices – This series celebrates the diverse and dynamic experiences of Black individuals in Northern Ireland today, amplifying their voices and contributions to modern society.
exhibition schedule
The exhibition will tour multiple locations across Northern Ireland, starting in 2025. Each venue will host one of the thematic series, giving communities the opportunity to engage with powerful stories that challenge, educate, and inspire.
| Location | Dates | Address |
| Derry Central Library | 1st – 30th July 2025 | 35 Foyle St, Derry, BT48 6AL |
| Creggan Library | 2nd – 30th August 2025 | 59 Central Dr, Derry, BT48 9QH |
| Shantallow Library | 2nd – 29th September 2025 | 92 Racecourse Rd, Derry, BT48 8DA |
| Strabane Library | 1st – 29th October 2025 | 1 Railway St, Strabane BT82 8EF |
| Coleraine Library | 2nd February – 30th March 2026 | Queen St, Coleraine BT52 1BE |
| Dungiven Library | 1st April – 28th May 2026 | 107 Main St, Dungiven, Derry, BT47 4LE |
| Belfast Libraries | 1st July – 30th October 2026 | Details to be confirmed |
Opening times may vary. Please contact the library or visit their website.
