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September 24, 2016 – Indefinitely
African American History and Culture Museum
15th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Location: Concourses 1, 2, and 3
As the centerpiece of the museum, this exhibition explores the complex story of slavery and freedom, a story standing at the core of our national experience. Beginning in the 15th century with the transatlantic slave trade, through the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation, the exhibition uses personal stories to explore the economic and political legacies of slavery for all Americans.
Priceless objects featured include: