Local historical exhibit highlights African-American travel during Jim Crow era
The exhibit will be on display from Oct. 12 to Nov. 18 at the Enterprise Center in Winston-Salem
From now until November, you have the chance to check out a new exhibit in Winston-Salem.It’s called ‘Navigating Jim Crow: The Green Book and Oasis Spaces in North Carolina.’ Top Stories Man charged after a concealed camera was found in the woman’s restroom of a restaurant Man charged for the murder of a Virginia woman after her remains were found on his property North Carolina elected officials are working to bring US citizens home from Israel amidst conflict Presented by Triad Cultural Arts, the exhibit touches on key places and moments African-American travelers faced during the Jim Crow era.Much of that was documented by Hugo Green.”African-Americans in particular did not have places to stay when they were making those treks north to south,” founder of Triad Cultural Arts Cheryl Harry said. “So Hugo Green, who lived in New York, actually made the ‘Green Book’. Which listed places for African-Americans to stop, rest, where they can go to beauty shops, sleepover. And it became what they call the Bible for African-American motorists.”A visual representation and learning guide for attendees, and a chance to pause and reflect. Some connections were right here in the Triad. “It’s eye-opening to see, and to learn more about those things you hear about, but you haven’t been able to necessarily dig deep enough, especially in the city that we live in.” attendee Taylor Walker said. Sen. Paul Lowe, who represents Forsyth County, was among those who came out on opening night. He says this exhibit is a great opportunity for young people in particular, to learn more about their history. Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here. “I think it’s a marvelous opportunity and others to educate themselves on what’s going on, what history has happened, whose shoulders are we standing on to even be where we are now,” Lowe said.And from now to decades down the road, Harry and others say they hope this exhibit leaves a lasting impact. You can see the exhibit for yourself from now until Nov. 18 at the Enterprise Center off Martin Luther King Drive in Winston-Salem. It’s free and open to the public. Guided tours will be held on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Self-guided tours will take place Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |TRENDING STORIES
From now until November, you have the chance to check out a new exhibit in Winston-Salem.
It’s called ‘Navigating Jim Crow: The Green Book and Oasis Spaces in North Carolina.’
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Presented by Triad Cultural Arts, the exhibit touches on key places and moments African-American travelers faced during the Jim Crow era.
Much of that was documented by Hugo Green.
“African-Americans in particular did not have places to stay when they were making those treks north to south,” founder of Triad Cultural Arts Cheryl Harry said. “So Hugo Green, who lived in New York, actually made the ‘Green Book’. Which listed places for African-Americans to stop, rest, where they can go to beauty shops, sleepover. And it became what they call the Bible for African-American motorists.”
A visual representation and learning guide for attendees, and a chance to pause and reflect. Some connections were right here in the Triad.
“It’s eye-opening to see, and to learn more about those things you hear about, but you haven’t been able to necessarily dig deep enough, especially in the city that we live in.” attendee Taylor Walker said.
Sen. Paul Lowe, who represents Forsyth County, was among those who came out on opening night. He says this exhibit is a great opportunity for young people in particular, to learn more about their history.
Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
“I think it’s a marvelous opportunity and others to educate themselves on what’s going on, what history has happened, whose shoulders are we standing on to even be where we are now,” Lowe said.
And from now to decades down the road, Harry and others say they hope this exhibit leaves a lasting impact.
You can see the exhibit for yourself from now until Nov. 18 at the Enterprise Center off Martin Luther King Drive in Winston-Salem. It’s free and open to the public.
Guided tours will be held on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Self-guided tours will take place Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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