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We were surprised by this great little museum. Their excellent use of space to display many artifacts and works of art is commendable. It is organized well, following the progression of the African experience from Africa to America, from the 15th century to today. It is very approachable, informative and interesting. We had planned on a hour; we left after spending three full hours. The upstairs reading room, with walls of filled bookshelves, was a great place of discovery in a relaxed atmosphere. Amanda really enjoyed watching a video drama about Harriet Tubman that she chose from a small collection. We highly recommend this museum for anyone wanting a clear picture of the strength and humanity of America's African heritage. |
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mural, From Africa to America by Macon artist, Wilfred Stroud,
(right) is an impressive collection of hundreds of African-Americans.
It is a moving tribute to the contribution these great men and women
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"We explored lots of different African instruments. We didn't know how to use them all, but we made cool music anyway. I liked the squeeze drum. When I tapped it with a stick while I squeezed it, it made high notes and when I let go, it made low notes. I also liked the zither. It's sometimes called a thumb piano. It's a small block of wood with thin metal sticks of different sizes that you pluck with your thumbs. It was fun playing around, but we didn't have very good rhythm."--Amanda |
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This room was a good lesson in not taking things at face value. The stories of each of the artifacts here show that careful research sometimes reveals surprising information. These items were acquired assuming the claims of the sellers were accurate. But later study proved that their uses or origins were really quite different, sometimes even more interesting than previously thought. |
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"When Africans came to America, they brought with them the recipes of foods they loved. This room shows the foods Africans needed to make their recipes and how their cooking changed American cooking."--Amanda |
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on Rice : African Influences on American Cooking A great cook book with recipes and stories that highlight the African influence on the American kitchen. |
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"I learned that George Washington Carver invented many food products and cleaners, such as peanut butter and shampoo. Other African Americans have invented many, many other things. Some of these are: the traffic signal, typewriter, ironing board, golf tee, gas mask, lawn sprinkler, lawn mower, door stop, automatic gear shift, egg beater and baby carriage."--Harrison |
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Miracles Poster See over 200 inventions, many of them patented just after the Civil War. A strong testament to the creativity of African Americans. |
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The Tubman Museum very close to the Music Hall of Fame and the Sports Hall of Fame. Though we didn't go there, the three stops would make for a full day or two in Macon. |
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