After 6 months of preparation, the
Smithsonian exhibit is finally here and totally worth all the blood, sweat and
tears. Literally, we were bruised, cut and as my best friend in
high school used to say, sparkling after we put the exhibit together. The Way We Worked is a Washington
D.C. Smithsonian exhibit hosted by 6 institutions in Mississippi. Ours is the only public library!
The exhibit presents 150 years of work in America. It's got all the bells and
whistles of a quality museum exhibit with videos, music and interactive pieces.
After having it outside my History Room for a week I can pretty much sing along
and quote the narrative! The exhibit itself is sectioned into 5 modules; an
introduction, why we worked, how we worked, who worked and where we worked.
These modules are 7 feet tall and contain clear photos, catchy quotes and three
dimensional memorabilia. On the first floor I have complemented this exhibit
with photos of how, who and where we worked in Sunflower County. I’m
asking the community to bring in their photos of Sunflower County work and
workers. (Other photos are accepted too,
just not added to the display.) I will scan and return the photo then put the
digital copy up with the rest of the photos displayed. We are also having
speakers so check the online calendar! This is also a great opportunity for
schools to plan field trips and begin a conversation about work. The
exhibit is open to the public at the regular Henry M. Seymour Library hours and
here until January 4th.
If you are interested in scheduling a
tour or want to know more about the exhibit just contact me at the library!
887-2153 or jdrose@sunflower.lib.ms.us
