The
Martins
As the founders of The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum,
Inc., Dr. Elmer and Joanne Martin knew
the importance of having a dream and the gratification
of having one's dream fulfilled. Their dream took form
in 1980 when they, with money they had saved to make a
down payment on a house, purchased four wax figures. They
carried the figures around to schools, churches, shopping
malls, and almost anywhere that people would allow them
to set up an exhibit. Little did they know that by 1983
they would have a small storefront museum in downtown
Baltimore, 21 wax figures, and the good wishes and support
of many loyal friends.
The possibility that in 1988 they would be celebrating
the grand opening of a 10,000 square foot facility on
North Avenue seemed almost unimaginable. But they always
knew that a higher power than the two of them was guiding
this effort. So they have always dared to dream, to believe
that if they just "kept the faith," things would
work out. As The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum turn
hopes and prayers to an even greater dream, the expansion
of The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, Inc. - we
ask you to take a moment of your time to get a glimpse
of the Martin's dream in progress. We ask too that you
join all of us in saying "thank you" to that
higher power that grants all dreamers the courage to dream.
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