tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783818936935941699.post7095473049829096472..comments2011-02-09T00:59:27.560-05:00Comments on King of George: Slavery Museum Coming to City Dock?King of Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00948212464952086536noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783818936935941699.post-62141843547222372782010-05-24T17:12:30.510-04:002010-05-24T17:12:30.510-04:00Actually, I heard it was going to be at Riordans o...Actually, I heard it was going to be at Riordans or Fawcetts. <br />The other idea of slots downtown would work at the old Recreation building.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783818936935941699.post-67014415132195500482010-05-24T05:50:46.993-04:002010-05-24T05:50:46.993-04:00Dearest King,
You almost have it right.
While t...Dearest King,<br /><br />You almost have it right. <br /><br />While the story of Slavery as related to Free Blacks, Native Americans, Whites & Immigrants has yet to be told in a compelling way and while it would draw many more people to the Ancient City than tours of Georgian mansions of the landed gentry - you must appreciate the need understand slavery the larger picture which also includes the Environmental History of Annapolis and the Bay in a global context.<br /><br />I suggest a close reading of "Tobacco Coast: A Maritime History of Chesapeake Bay in the Colonial Era" to get a sense of it. <br /><br />Yes, fundraising will begin shortly as soon as the deal is nailed down.Craig Purcellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374728946060984517noreply@blogger.com