Our Land, Our Souls, Our Freedom Returns to Minnetrista

Minnetrista proudly welcomes the return of Our Land, Our Souls, Our Freedom to its galleries January 31 - March 1.

Discover a little-known fact of U.S. and Indiana history - some of Indiana's first settlers were not fair-skinned. Indiana's other pioneer story tells the tale of free African-Americans who migrated from the southeast and established some of East Central Indiana's earliest known African-American communities, including areas in Grant, Randolph, and Henry counties.

The exhibit emphasizes East Central Indiana's history through hands-on, interactive stations and more. Minnetrista visitors can enjoy stories about pioneer successes and hardships, feel the weight of an ax, and hide in the false bottom of a wagon. Upon its return to Minnetrista, new enrichment programming will be added to enhance the exhibit experience.

Our Land, Our Souls, Our Freedom was produced through regional partnerships with the Marion Public Library and Museum, African-American community members from across East Central Indiana, and various historical organizations.

Our Land, Our Souls, Our Freedom is on display at Minnetrista from January 31 - March 1, 2009. Minnetrista hours: Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Admission is FREE to members. General Admission is $4 child/student; $6 senior; $7 adult.

For more information on this exhibit or Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net.

Located along historic White River, Minnetrista includes 40 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, a modern museum facility, an historic home, Nature Area, numerous sculptures, and a portion of the White River Greenway. Minnetrista serves East Central Indiana with dynamic community activities and exhibits that honor and reflect its natural and cultural heritage. For more information about Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net.


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