The trip to lower Manhattan to the African Burial Ground was highly enlightening and intriguing, overall. The day started rather early, around 6:00am, and began with some bus trouble. The bus I was on was the one that wouldn't start or had break trouble of some sort. Hardly anyone was sure what the problem was, but everyone was very ready to depart for the trip. When we finally did, it was almost seven, but we were happy to get on the road. I believe it was a four to five hour ride, and that entire time I slept. However, when I awoke my excitement reignited and I happily hopped off the bus to see the exhibit. After hearing Dr. Carr's (always enthusiastic) speech before going in, we heard from the tour guide. He was also very excited to impart knowledge upon the class. The exhibit itself was fascinating, to say the least. I had no idea the kind intensive work archeologists employed to evaluate the age, and occupations of the different people buried there. I thought it was beautiful that Africans of the time maintained many of their customs despite the oppression of slavery.
I especially found the film very moving and realistic. It made me proud to know that Howard University was at the forefront of the discoveries made for the burial ground, and that it took part in its existence today.
After the exhibit, of course, it was a lot of fun exploring Harlem and getting to roam around. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and I hope to visit the burial ground again.
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