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Reflections of Three Important Museums

Over the course of our class, we have visited three amazing museums. Each one had its own unique focus which contributes a lot to these museums.   The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center This museum had a very interesting focus on the Underground Railroad since Cincinnati played a large role at the time. I think they could fill a lot more of the empty space with more exhibits and information about various topics, but I still loved it. One thing I was very shocked to learn was that Danville was a key city in the slave trade. Arguably the museum's major exhibit, the slave pen, made me feel very emotional. I could not imagine what the people who stood in the same spot I was standing in had to go through. Overall, I would definitely recommend everyone I know to visit this museum, because I think it is a good start to learning about African American history.  The National Museum of African American Music Like the Underground Railroad Freedom Center, this museum had a ...

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