The stage is set...

     Today we set up the 2012 Hands on Black History museum.  Loading both van and jeep took almost an hour.  Helping hands included my husband, sister, and both nieces.  The school librarian cleared shelves and shelf tops for displays, a huge help.  The doors opened and we carried in all the tubs, bags,  and boxes  that held inside the precious museum displays and artifacts.  Items were carefully placed around the library to tell the story to students, staff and parents that will enter next week.  We tried out the record player and set up to the tunes of Stevie Wonder and Motown.  A record 4 hours later the job was complete.  Beautiful new posters designed by my sister tell the story of the Freedom riders, might I add the love and passion that went into these displays is outstanding,  along with a bus that will act as a conversation piece. Special thanks to Kindergarten parent Mr. Leon for the bus design poster. Thank you for the helping hands of family.
Some new artifacts have been added along with the return of the "Box" that educates students about the journey of Henry Box Brown. Each year as the museum grows it is exciting to revisit the previous year's displays and remember fondly the speakers that shared their journeys, stories and lives.  History lives!  This year's museum will be brought to life by all its visitors that learn and discover the history of all of us.