Student Exhibits

This exhibit was developed, fabricated, and installed under my direction by students in my exhibit interpretation and design class at the University of Mary Washington in 2011.  It was installed in the lobby of Dodd Auditorium to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides.

Introductory Panel

 

  

Birmingham Bus Station Integration Mural with Interactive Bench and Suitcase

 

 

Suitcase Detail

Mob Violence Panel

Case Exhibit

 

 

Light up Map showing route of First Freedom Ride using vintage map from 1961

  Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Panel

 

 

Facsimile of Joan’s Prison Diary (in notebook so that visitors could read it)


Mugshot Mirror

Fingerprint Activity used with Mugshot Mirror

 Arrests Panel using Detroit News Photos


Visitor Response and Suggestion Board

(used at “soft” opening in March)

 

 

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