Jan Ridgeway, a Cleveland resident, has debuted her personal collection in a new exhibit titled HERstory, HISstory, OURstory: The Journey at the Wade Park Community Engagement Center in the Glenville neighborhood.
About the Collection
Ridgeway’s collection includes over 70 pieces, featuring artwork, historical objects, and family photographs. The exhibit is organized into distinct spaces, including an Africa room, a Jim Crow room, and a partnership room.
Ridgeway, a retired librarian, developed her collection over the years, starting with a doll given to her by a coworker. She has since acquired thousands of pieces, including paintings, prints, and historical objects.
Community Impact
The exhibit has been well-received by the community, with many attendees expressing their appreciation for Ridgeway’s collection. The exhibit is open to the public through October and is a must-see for anyone interested in history, art, and culture.
Original reporting: Signal Cleveland — read the source article.
