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TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE HISTORY AND LEGACY OF SLAVERY IN MARYLAND (Final Report) 1999/12/31 MdHR 991422 MdHR 991422, Image No: 147 Print image (40K) |
| 138 would have found many of the same concerns, and learned about efforts being made to eliminate them. Some of the problems he cited in the chapter were major factors in the park's decision to revise the General Management Plan (GMP). We want to convey accurate information to the public in a way that provokes greater thought and understanding of the people, activities and conditions at Hampton as a microcosm of a significant sector of American history. It is a challenge to get both volunteer interpreters and visitors to address the issue of slavery. It makes people feel uncomfortable, angry, guilty, frustrated, indignant—you name the emotion. It is our goal to provoke thought and discussion, regardless of the discomfort. We sometimes find that our volunteers "forget" to use the word "slave" for fear of offending people. Our training, direct instruction, and reminders are not as effective as we would like. Although slavery is not here and now, its long-term effects are, as are the emotions they stir. We could use guidance on techniques to train staff and volunteers to direct the emotions and energy stirred in the public toward thoughtful consideration of the issues. What made people think it was acceptable to own another human being? |