Independence National Historical Park, the African American Museum in Philadelphia and Friends of Independence National Historical Park are sponsoring a symposium that considers the experiences of museums that have incorporated stories of American slavery into their main themes and public programs and audience response to a more complete and honest retelling of our history.
American Slavery: Bringing Wider Perspectives to Museum Interpretation is scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2012. Morning panels will be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States (Sixth Street above Arch Street). The Keynote Address and Luncheon will be held in the Liberty View Ballroom of the Independence Visitor Center (6th and Market Streets). The keynote speaker is Lonnie G. Bunch III, Director of National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The schedule and registration are available online.