“All together now! Stop her!”

“All together now! Stop her!”

The fight for women’s suffrage was an ongoing struggle throughout American history and came after many years of effort by many different people. The right to vote did not come easy for American women, and this picture illustrates the continual opposition that women...
Mulberry Street

Mulberry Street

  Mulberry Street, New York City is a photo taken from the Library of Congress website. The photo was taken in the early 1900’s and although it appears to be staged as all the people in the picture are looking in the direction of the camera, it gives a glimpse...
The Role of Women and the Red Cross During World War I

The Role of Women and the Red Cross During World War I

The First World War caused unimaginable catastrophe and distress, making it among the most disastrous conflicts in the history of the United States. Apart from the soldiers serving on the battlefield, individuals at home were heavily involved in the struggle in...
Slavery in Cuba

Slavery in Cuba

Welcome to the engaging world of Cubas’ museum exhibit, where we explore into the complicated history of slavery in Cuba during the 19th century. This interactive visit encourages you to gain insight into the profound and often grim tales of the enslaved people...

Cotton Bales Grown by Free Negroes

This photograph was taken by Harry Hamilton Johnston in Tuskeegee, Alabama. It shows what is probably hundreds of cotton bales that were grown and collected by freed Blacks and are being prepared for transport to England. This image was taken in 1910, which was...