Debates over history—what is taught and what’s left out — are happening not just in classrooms, but in legislatures, school boards, and cultural institutions across the country.
Here in Baltimore, the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum has spent decades preserving and presenting Black history with immersive exhibits and programming.
Now, they are in the midst of a long-term expansion and recently announced a new program targeting young people. Field Trips to Freedom are the last Sunday of every month, and entry is free for children ages six to 11 and their families. More information is available on their website.
Midday guest host Erica Kane, with producers Sam Bermas-Dawes and Rob Sivak, visited the museum on North Avenue last Friday to talk to curators about Black history in this moment and how the museum approaches younger audiences.
Erica spoke with Museum Director Dr. David Fakunle, and Jessica Smith, aka ‘Culture Queen,’ a Baltimore children’s performer, educator, playwright and artist who serves as a tour guide for school field trips to the Museum.
