The Marian Anderson Museum officially reopened in March after extensive restoration following a 2020 flood. Located at 762 South Martin Street in Graduate Hospital, the museum was once home to the legendary Marian Anderson, whose 1939 concert at the Lincoln Memorial challenged racial barriers in the arts. The Preservation Alliance is proud to have supported the project, which repaired water damage, preserved priceless artifacts, and integrated modern upgrades while maintaining the home’s historic character. Jillian Pirtle, CEO of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society, welcomes you to journey through the extraordinary life of the great Marian Anderson in this epic tour experience featuring a sacred collection of Artifacts, Performance Gowns, Music, Paintings, Photos, Letters and much more.

Jillian Patricia Pirtle is an American Stage & Opera Artist with her roots in Philadelphia. Jillian received her formal training from the High School of Creative and Performing, during that time Jillian was introduced to the life and legacy of the great Marian Anderson and was selected by the founder of the Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society the late Lady Blanche Burton Lyles to become a National Marian Anderson Scholar Artist. Jillian is the CEO of the National Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society and is honored to be youngest Steward of a National Historical Landmark Site in the United States.