African American Museum in Philadelphia
Damon McCool currently serves as the Director of Programming at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, a position held since May 2025. Prior to this role, Damon accumulated extensive experience at the Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Inc. from April 2017 to May 2025, progressing through various titles including Senior Manager of Program Development, Senior Specialist in Research and Public Programming, and Interim Manager of Research and Public Programming. Notably, Damon facilitated the Hidden Lives Illuminated program, which involved community engagement through guest speakers, discussions on criminal justice reform, and collaboration with local students and organizations. Damon's background in history includes a Master of Arts from The City College of New York, obtained in 2013, and a Bachelor of Arts from the same institution, completed in 2010.
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African American Museum in Philadelphia
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Founded in 1976 in celebration of the nation's Bicentennial, the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is the first institution funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans.