The White House Historical Association’s newest digital exhibition, “Slavery and Freedom in the White House Collection,” explores the history of slavery and emancipation in the United States through art, furnishings, and other objects in the White House.
According to The White House Historical Association, objects reflect the “economic, political, and cultural status of their owners, and embody ideas about race, class, and identity across time.” They offer a lens into the lives of people such as laborers, craftsmen, artisans, buyers, and sellers.
Curated by Sarah Fling, the exhibition explores slavery’s direct and indirect influence on the ideas, movements, and the people that shaped the creation of the United States. Guests will have the opportunity to view various curated subpages including: The White House Collection and the Atlantic World, Enslaved Artisans, Slavery at the White House, and The Fight for Emancipation.
For more information and to review the digital exhibit, click here.