St. Louis in Black and White
Program Type: Adult/Community Tour
Examine the relationship between various racial and ethnic groups in St. Louis. Through close analysis and group dialogue, participants gain a better understanding of race relations in our community and the culture as a whole. This tour uses key historical movements and events such as the abolitionist and civil rights movements and urban expansion to help visitors comprehend the complexity and diversity of the region. An interactive role-playing activity is included. Note: Can be combined with gallery theater performance of I Cannot Desert My Post
Location(s):
Lindbergh Gallery
Seeking St. Louis: Currents Gallery
Seeking St. Louis: Reflections Gallery
The 1904 World's Fair Gallery
Examine the relationship between various racial and ethnic groups in St. Louis. Through close analysis and group dialogue, participants gain a better understanding of race relations in our community and the culture as a whole. This tour uses key historical movements and events such as the abolitionist and civil rights movements and urban expansion to help visitors comprehend the complexity and diversity of the region. An interactive role-playing activity is included. Note: Can be combined with gallery theater performance of I Cannot Desert My Post
Location(s):
Lindbergh Gallery
Seeking St. Louis: Currents Gallery
Seeking St. Louis: Reflections Gallery
The 1904 World's Fair Gallery