US NATIONAL SLAVERY MUSEUM

FREDERICKSBURG, VA

The US National Slavery Museum is a historic museum located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was established in 2001 by former Virginia Governor, L. Douglas Wilder, who envisioned a national institution that would commemorate the African American experience and educate visitors about the history of slavery in America.

The museum is situated on a 38-acre site and features a unique architectural design that represents the African diaspora. It houses a vast collection of artifacts, documents, and exhibits that chronicle the history of slavery in America, including the transatlantic slave trade, the Underground Railroad, and the Civil Rights Movement.

Visitors to the museum can explore a variety of interactive exhibits, including a replica of a slave ship, an authentic slave cabin, and a reconstructed auction block. There are also exhibits that showcase the contributions of African Americans in various fields, such as music, art, and literature.

The US National Slavery Museum serves as a powerful reminder of the atrocities of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a place of reflection, education, and inspiration, and it plays a vital role in preserving the legacy of African Americans in American history.

US NATIONAL SLAVERY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in FREDERICKSBURG VA. US MID #8405100014

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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US NATIONAL SLAVERY MUSEUM
1320 CENTRAL PARK BLVD
FREDERICKSBURG
VA
22401

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