The museum is the home to many important artifacts pertaining to the African American culture. When you tour it, it is almost as if you are taking a journey through the times of the African American as they progressed throughout the years. One thing that will surely stick out to any of the visitors is the statues of the slaves. They may be working in the fields, caring for their young or either singing amongst themselves. Although you were not there during those times, the meaning and stories behind the sculptures can play out a movie in your head.
Aside from the art, there are items such as wash pans, tubs, and even beds that give much more insight into the lives of slaves. It makes you thing of how easy things are now when we do not have to heat our irons up on a wood burning stove or even wash our clothes by hand. Advances in technology and the freedom of slaves should make us thankful for all we have. I encourage any tourist to stop by when in Jackson because it surely exhibit’s the come up of a culture that many of us had no idea about.
