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\n\t\t\t\t\tIn addition to our newly opened location, we continue to offer our well known Traveling Slavery Exhibit which we present at schools, universities, conferences, places of worship and local events. We are presently accepting requests for 2020-2021 Black History programs. Contact us for more information.\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t
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We also continue to offer our well known Traveling Slavery Exhibit which we present at schools, universities, conferences, places of worship and local events. We are presently accepting requests for 2020-2021 fiscal year Black History programs. Contact us for more information.<\/p>\n

The Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery provides a unique historical perspective into the reality of slavery for Africans brought to America. It is the only museum of its kind in Philadelphia that exhibits authentic slavery artifacts which include hundreds of shackles, chains, coffles, branding irons and other forms of punishing ironware.<\/p>\n

Authentic documents show how enslaved Africans were bought and sold as chattel. Numerous \u201cJim Crow\u201d objects which negatively depicted and ridiculed African Americans, creating a lasting racist attitude, are also on display.\u00a0Incredible African works of art \u2013 sculpture, oil paintings and vintage photographs line the walls of the museum. Descriptive contextual panels are posted throughout to assist visitors in understanding the significance of this period in American history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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