Isaiah Davenport Shop/Museum

When I came to the museum, the first thing that impressed me was the astonishing building: it was a masterpiece itself. The exterior of the Tampa Museum of Art has a light installation, and all I wanted at that moment is night to come so I could see thousands of colored lights reflected in the surface of the river that flows near the museum. What’s more, I liked the design of the museum inside as well. There were white walls and perfect lighting, and nothing would bother contemplation. In many museums I have visited before there was a lot of distractions, but in this museum everything was done on the principle of simplicity, and that was very pleasing to me. Moreover, when we came inside of the museum, it was almost empty. There were just a few visitors, who were fascinated by various drawings and statues. Most of the visitors were teenagers, what slightly surprised me. I

Museums serve as a way to connect with the public on a large scale, and the knowledge held within exhibits can be a fruitful experience for those who choose to visit these institutions. Experiencing all that a museum has to offer, no matter how well intentioned, can at times be confusing and overwhelming to the individuals visiting the site. The Smithsonian’s Museum of the American Indian dedicates itself to Native Americans in North and South America, and worked tirelessly with varying tribes to create a new standard. Some visitors and scholars found their work to be successful in design and approach while others found it to be lacking in execution. This institution does not approach Native American history in a familiar fashion; however it does cover an expansive period of time, and produces a great amount of detail while generating powerful emotions.

The Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC is a timeless building and a work of art itself. The building was designed with a contemporary style and is an outward expression of its artistic, belongings inside. I visited the Museum on Tuesday, July 02, 2013, at around 2 in the afternoon. I was within the museum for about 2 ½ hours, observing the exhibits. The building itself exceeded my expectations, but the inside took my breath away. Every detail within was elaborate and intended with thought; from the glass windows, to the straight lines of the architecture, to the

Never before have I seen a museum as grand as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. From its architecture to its massive art collection, The Met has a little bit of everything and one is sure to find something that captures his or her interest. Considering that The Met is the United States' largest art museum, it is easy to get lost within its many corridors and wings. My visit to The Met took place during the last week of July. Despite the almost unbearable heat and humidity that hung in the air, visiting museums under these climate conditions is a welcome respite from a suffocating, yet bright summer afternoon.

Interestingly, my first visit to the Museum was almost accidental. When I was a freshman, my mother was taking an art class at the College of Staten Island which required a class trip to the Metropolitan Museum, and my brother and I both agreed to accompany her. I will never forget the moment that I first laid eyes on the Metropolitan Museum. Although it was a dark, cold winter night, the shimmering lights made the building most inviting. As we crossed the threshold, I was struck by

The three stories highlight noteworthy photographic and intuitive shows, including a NAACP hierarchical display and Through different sorts of showcases, the historical center narratives the social equality battle of Georgia's most seasoned African American group. a fiber-optic guide of eighty-seven critical social liberties locales and occasions. A bronze bust of Gilbert highlights the displays on the historical center's first floor, which likewise includes a diversion of the Azalea Room of Toll's Retail chain, where blacks could purchase attire yet couldn't eat in the eatery. The mezzanine houses a theater, which is a copy of an African American church asylum, where Law and different pioneers ponder Savannah's social equality battle. A visual montage of West Expansive Road's kin and its trade gives guests a look at its history. The second floor highlights address lobbies, classrooms, and a PC room. It likewise has a video/perusing room and an African American book accumulation for

Jim Williams, the owner of a Savannah antiques store, was a self-made millionaire known for both his loving restorations of local houses and his grand parties. Williams never really felt the embrace of Savannah’s wealthy constituency. Although his bank account certainly qualified him for entry into their circle, he was nouveau riche, and hence, an outsider. Old money and aristocracy hold a lot of weight in the South. Williams answered their snobbery with “It’s the riche that counts” (Berendt, p.7). Williams lived in a mansion known as Mercer House, it was built in 1861 and stands at the west end of Monterey Square. Mercer House is the center stage for much of the book. It is also where his well-known Christmas parties were held and its study was the site of the shooting of Danny Hansford. While we’re on the subject, Danny Hansford was a part-time employee and houseguest of Williams. Hansford was a young man that had quite a reputation in Savannah for his violent temper and his sexual proclivity to service both men and women. Not to mention his abusive use of drugs and alcohol, which helps explain why he had been in and out of jail so many times.

Over the weekend, I took the time to explore two museums. The first museum I visited was the D.I.A , also known as the Detroit Institute of Arts. The D.I.A was a very beautiful, multicultural, and unique place. I also took the time to visit and explore the Charles H. Wright Museum of Detroit. Luckily, these museums weren’t too far from each other they were roughly 5-7 minutes apart. The Charles H. Wright Museum was also very beautiful, it was more appealing to me because it is a museum that exhibits and highlights the history of the African American culture. The Charles H. Wright museum also happens to be the largest African American museum in the world.

The guide who administered the tour around the Sam Davis Home was Cady; she enthusiastically and effortlessly spoke about the Davis family. She is quite new to the site and has worked there since October of 2015. Cady has a teaching, history, and theater background. Cady was interested in the site for its historical relevance and the fact that she could teach grade school children in a part-time job. She talked about how when she applied for this job she had no idea who Sam Davis was but now has a great appreciation for his actions during the civil war. She was a very hands-on guide and allowed me to take my time in each section of the grounds. We toured a lot more than

Visitors learn that the children of the governors get some kind of education some time in their life. The girls lived with their teachers, and the boys went to William and Mary. In the ballroom, people learned who played the music, and how special it was to have carpet floors back then. Also, in the dining room only a couple children were able to eat there when there were guests, because they had to sit for almost three hours while the grownups spoke to each other. Because this building connects to Williamsburg’s motto, this site is more important than others and it should earn the 2016 commemorative coin for

If I was preparing a Kindergarten class to go on this field trip I would do an activity with the students where the students brainstormed about what different types of responsibilities their moms (female figure) have to keep their houses running smoothly. We would create a list of these responsibilities and then compare them to the responsibilities of women in a wealthy family during the antebellum period. After going on the field trip I would follow up by discussing with the students about how the Hampton-Preston Mansion was turned into Chicora College. The students will start to learn that for the first time, women could begin receiving four year degrees in fields other than nursing and education such as business degrees. I will then have

This tour has been almost a century-and-a-half in the making, and during this walk through our city’s past, you’ll discover people, places and happenings either overlooked long forgotten by locals and visitors alike.

The Woodrow Wilson home is a beautiful example of Columbia’s rich residential architectural history. The home recently underwent a massive renovation project, and is now a museum within a house. Advertised as “South Carolina’s only presidential landmark” it could surprise, and disappoint, visitors that the home is a museum centered on Reconstruction culture and politics in the defeated south. Changing its visitors view or Reconstruction is the overall goal of the museum, and it utilizes the boyhood of Woodrow Wilson as a background for this dialogue. Although, Walking through the museum the direct relationship between Wilson and Reconstruction is ambiguous, and in some cases confusing.

The main theme of this book is appearance. St. Augustine was already on the national stage the summer of 1964 because they were seeking federal funds for their 400th anniversary as the oldest city in the United States. This would bring attention to the fact that no blacks were invited to the celebratory dinner that would be attended by the

I have been blessed to be able to visit several places already, which many would desire to travel to. I have walked along the bustling streets of New York City, and have seen a show chock full of acclaimed actors performed on Broadway. Twice have I strolled Capitol Hill and stared admiringly upon the artifacts of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. I have sailed the high seas with Jack Sparrow on a Disney cruise through the Caribbean. I have journeyed the cobblestone paths of Alexandria, Virginia and enjoyed a meal at Gadsby's Tavern, which the founding fathers once frequented. My love of the 1700-1800’s have led me to explore what I could of the remnants of colonial America, and my brother’s love of the ocean allowed me to get some