LUFKIN, TX (KTRE) -
Images of families, churches and historic
leaders, captured during the Civil Rights Movement hang on display in the
hallways of the Museum of East Texas.
Museum officials say the "Look to the Past,
Reflect on the Future" exhibition illustrates the lives of African Americans
to educate many on the past and pay tribute to previous generations.
"These photographs represent
America specifically Lufkin and Angelina County," said J.P. McDonald,
Executive Director, Museum of East Texas.
2013 represents the 150th anniversary of the
Emancipation Proclamation, the 100th birthday of Rosa Parks and the 50th
anniversary of the "I Have a Dream" speech by Martin Luther King Jr.
Museum Executive Director J.P. McDonald says
the 15 local images that are featured will help the community identify with these
groundbreaking moments in American History.
"Its very important for our children
and their children one day," said McDonald.
Currently the museum is in the early
stages of a long range black history project.
Officials say they've partnered with Lufkin
native Holly Henderson to focus on the lives of local people.
"It includes oral history, photographs
and videos of African American people in Lufkin," said McDonald.
While the photographs are local many
are not identified, and they need the public's help.
Museum officials believe identifying
the subjects in the photos will help preserve the past and enrich the future.
The opening reception for
the exhibit is March 10th there will be various speakers and performances.
The exhibit will be on display until May.
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