12/15/2025
A Legacy in Artifacts: Ralph Hunter’s Lifelong Dedication to History
Photo Courtesy of Ralph Hunter Philadelphia native and African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey Inc. founder Ralph Hunter always had a love for history and learning something new. One day back in 1954, he visited a mall in Atlantic City and was inspired by seeing so many African Americans who were doctors, lawyers, engineers, and many other noteworthy professionals. After meeting a historian in Atlantic City who collected artifacts based on the area’s history of nightlife,...
Philadelphia native and African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey Inc. founder Ralph Hunter always had a love for history and learning something new. One day back in 1954, he visited a mall in Atlantic City and was inspired by seeing so many African Americans who were doctors, lawyers,...