Commercialization is at issue in implementing former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder's vision of a national slavery museum.
"For eight years Wilder, the first elected African-American governor in Virginia and the U.S., has been wandering in search of a proper site [to build a national slavery museum.]...some national groups say that slaves would be better honored at a more centrally located and better-known location, such as Washington D.C...others agree that slavery's story should be told, they just don't like where Wilder wants to tell it...Wilder is making ambitious plans for attracting tourists...there are several slavery-related museums being developed around the country. "
Thanks to John Provo
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