FLORIDA MODERN-DAY SLAVERY MUSEUM COMING TO ST AUGUSTINE

FLORIDA MODERN-DAY SLAVERY MUSEUM COMING TO ST AUGUSTINE

MARCH 24, 2010 (Wednesday)

10 AM to 6 PM

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - REAR LOT

Corner of King and Riberia Streets

Sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Church

And

First Coast Slow Food Movement

The Florida Modern-Day Slavery Museum consists of a cargo truck outfitted as a replica of the trucks involved in a recent slavery operation (U.S. v. Navarrete, 2008), accompanied by displays on the history and evolution of slavery in Florida.

The museum's central focus is on the phenomenon of modern-day slavery – its roots, the reasons it persists, and its solutions. The exhibits were developed in consultation with workers who have escaped from forced labor operations as well as leading academic authorities on slavery and labor history in Florida.

The museum will be in the back parking lot - off Riberia St. - look for signs.