# Baltimore Museum Names TV Leader as New President

> Travis Mitchell, MPT chief, joins Lewis Museum to boost Black history storytelling.
- Title: Baltimore Museum Names TV Leader as New President · The Banner
- Summary: Travis Mitchell, MPT chief, joins Lewis Museum to boost Black history storytelling. Travis Mitchell, Maryland Public Television's chief content officer…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/culture/arts/lewis-museum-new-president-NXGIAIICC5DCLKV4PNDOXKEBAA
- Author: Wesley Case
- Published: 2026-09-24T12:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: travis mitchell, mpt, reginald f. lewis museum, maryland public television, black history, emmy awards, baltimore, news, local
## New President Appointed
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum names Travis Mitchell as its new president.
## MPT Chief Takes Over
Mitchell, Maryland Public Television's chief content officer, succeeds retiring president Terri Lee Freeman.
## November Start Date
Mitchell begins his role in November after Freeman's June retirement announcement.
## Storytelling Focus
Mitchell aims to amplify Black Marylander stories through museum exhibits and artifacts.
## Media Background
Mitchell has over two decades of media experience, including 79 regional Emmy Awards with MPT.
## Community Listening
Mitchell will learn what Marylanders want to see in future exhibitions before planning.
## Retirement Plans
Freeman plans to consult and pursue golf after retiring from the museum.
## Key takeaway

Travis Mitchell, Maryland Public Television's chief content officer, becomes president of Baltimore's Reginald F. Lewis Museum in November to focus on community-driven Black history exhibits.