b'A Historic GiftWithin 60 days of the grand opening, the museum had already hosted more than 1,000 visitors, including 4- and 5-year-old children from Head Start.The current Copeland African American Museum exhibit houses about a third of the total collection, including those Muhammad Ali boxing gloves. The displays are scheduled to change periodically, encouraging guests of all ages to return to the museum again and again for a fresh learning experience.With the Copeland African American Museum now open to the public, TaMara Tolbert, graduate assistant for the museum, is working to promote the museum to the community and beyond. This includes creating a virtual experience that will allow the museum to engage with people from around the world.SPRING 2021 29'