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EXPANDING THE LEGACY WITH
THE JACKIE ROBINSON MUSEUM
JRF Scholars are the living legacies of an American hero. The Foundation is poised to expand this rich legacy by
establishing a fixed tribute to educate the general public about Jackie Robinson and the values that defined him.
Opening this winter, the JACKIE ROBINSON MUSEUM will depict Robinson’s heroic crusade that began in the
confines of Ebbets Field and ultimately impacted our entire social landscape.
The Museum will chronicle Robinson’s achievements juxtaposed against the backdrop of United States history from
his birth in 1919 to the present. It will feature innovative educational programming and serve as a venue for vibrant
dialogue on critical social issues that continue to challenge our country.
THE CAMPAIGN THE VISION
The Jackie Robinson Museum’s National Legacy Campaign has EDUCATE the public about an American hero
raised $30.2 million against a total campaign goal of $42 million. INSPIRE the next generation of leaders
CHALLENGE society to promote humanitarianism
THE JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION
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