The Louis Armstrong House Museum has launched a new, digital initiative titled “That’s My Home” designed to allow home-bound people around the world a glimpse into the iconic jazz musician’s life, specifically the Queens, New York home where he spent the last 40 years of his life that has since been labeled a national landmark.
The online exhibition features audio from Armstrong’s personal reel-to-reel tapes, archival footage, and rare photographs.
“For 25 years, Queens College has proudly preserved the Louis Armstrong Research Collections and has opened their doors to anyone with an interest in this monumental artist,” says Jeff Rosenstock, Queens College’s Assistant Vice President for Governmental Affairs and LAHM’s Acting Director.
“Today we celebrate the precious time Satchmo spent at home in Corona, Queens, as we spend time at home ourselves. We hope that we can all draw inspiration from Armstrong’s love for his neighborhood, his community, and New York, his adopted city.”
The museum plans to add virtual tours and host livestream panel discussions in the coming weeks via the digital initiative.
View the “That’s My Home” virtual exhibition here.
