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store calendar apparel cd s dvd s history music history museum mother m l tate queens of sacred steel fran e grace our convention founder pioneers of sacred steel toledo sacred steel history sacred steel tv events upcoming events folk festivals steel showcase concerts donate here preserving the time honored hawaiian steel guitar from an african american perspective mission statement our mission is to celebrate and promote the artistry of sacred steel musicians by curating historical records organizing live performances and fostering a deep appreciation for this unique musical tradition get your own piece of history today about us sacred strings records inc was founded in 2009 by del ray and kelli grace and later incorporated in august of 2012 under the umbrella of ssr inc they have established an avenue to preserve the rich musical legacy of african american steel guitar players they host an annual sacred strings showcase concert and they currently have 98 inductees in the sacred steel hall of fame they established the first sacred steel music history museum here in toledo oh the museum is located within the historic old west end learn more available now upcoming events come out and support sacred steel workshop spoken word attention toledo creatives sacred steel family we re thrilled to announce the return of two powerful events one unforgettable location join us for the sacred steel workshop open mic jubilee starting at 12 00 p m this is a celebration of musical legacy community spirit and creative expression immediately following at 3 00 p m we ll roll cameras for the debut taping of our new cable tv program toledo has spoken open mic edition 18th annual sacred strings showcase concert please join us saturday august 29 2026 as we celebrate our 18th annual sacred strings showcase concert this event is free and open to the public don t miss it read more sacred steel conventions our sacred strings showcase concerts feature performances by musicians from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds showcasing the power of music to bring people together these concerts are a celebration of diversity and unity the genre continues to be a significant part of american musical heritage blending faith history and exceptional musicianship read more founders sacred strings records inc del ray kelli grace board members del ray grace sr president ceo kenneth boles vice president toni grace milbry secretary kelli l grace treasurer secretary jacqueline reed board member the mecca of sacred steel toledo ohio the annual sacred steel music and history celebration in toledo ohio is a significant event that brings together african american lap and pedal steel guitarists to honor and preserve this unique musical tradition in 2015 mayor paula hicks hudson officially recognized the importance of sacred steel by proclaiming august as sacred steel music and history month this proclamation was personally delivered to del ray and kelli grace acknowledging their dedication to documenting and preserving the legacy of the steel guitar within the african american gospel tradition their efforts have contributed to the establishment of the sacred steel music history museum which serves as a vital archive for historical recordings memorabilia and educational resources the museum features an extensive collection of artifacts including steel guitars photographs and recordings from legendary musicians it also houses an archive and research center providing visitors with access to decades of performances interviews and documentaries through these initiatives toledo continues to be a central hub for the preservation and celebration of sacred steel music read more faqs what is sacred steel sacred steel is an african american gospel tradition that features the steel guitar in religious services it originated in pentecostal churches in the 1930s where did sacred steel originate it developed in the church of the living god particularly in the keith and jewell dominions how did sacred steel gain popularity sacred steel gained wider recognition through performances by artists like robert randolph calvin cooke aubrey ghent and the campbell brothers who brought the genre to international fame god bless sacred steel get in touch email email protected address p o box 9097 toledo oh 43697 9097 museum hours thursday saturday 10 00 a m 3 00 p m email email protected phone 419 243 0564 address po box 9097 toledo oh 43697 9097