Journey Stories: Highlighting the History of Migration in the United States
This summer, the Museum of the Albemarle welcomes Journey Stories, a Smithsonian Poster Exhibition “highlighting the History of Migration in the United States America and its history is a patchwork of many tales which have been woven over time from the voyages of people—both voluntary and involuntary—who traveled from city-to-city, state-to-state and around the world to find new opportunities. Whether by air, land or sea, travel has played a crucial part in our economic and cultural identities. The seven posters designed to encourage dialogue, engagement and participation in classrooms and communities on how movement has defined America.” The Museum of the Albemarle, a part of the Division of State History Museums, Office of Archives and History, is an agency of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
“Developed for middle-school and high-school students, Journey Stories explores how movement has shaped our nation’s history. This set of educational posters takes a broad look at American expansion and migration, from the earliest European settlers and Native American displacement, to the effects of transportation advancements on modern mobility. The poster exhibition and related public programs are an opportunity for [visitors] to engage in discussion about the community’s history and how travel has uniquely molded the region and its place in American history.”
“These posters are being distributed at no cost to schools, libraries, museums and community organizations through a partnership with Teaching Tolerance. Digital files of the posters are also available for download at www.sites.si.edu. SITES has been sharing the wealth of Smithsonian collections and research programs with millions of people outside Washington, D.C., for 65 years. SITES connects Americans to their shared cultural heritage through a wide range of exhibitions about art, science and history, which are shown wherever people live, work and play.”
“For exhibition description and tour schedules, visit www.sites.si.edu. Founded in 1991 by the Southern Poverty Law Center, Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations and supporting equitable school experiences for our nation's children.”
The posters will be on view at the Museum of the Albemarle beginning July 1, 2025, and will run for one year. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
