The House Divided currently offers an intriguing exhibit on Henry “Box” Brown 
and his incredible journey to freedom. The exhibit compliles images depicting his trek, a map of his path, and a three-dimensional Sketch Up of the box in which he traveled. Also, a brief yet informative descritption accompanies each image, bringing the story to life. This section is perfect for those interested in obtaining insight into the dangers involved in a slave’s struggle for freedom. The exhibit also helps transplant viewers into the plight of slaves through displaying the awful conditions that Brown was willing to endure in order to escape bondage. Additionally, if you enjoy this exhbit you should be sure to check out our Henry “Box” Brown Google Earth Tour.
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Experience Henry "Box" Brown's Escape
Posted by parkd Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), Recent Scholarship Themes: Slavery & Abolition
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I love the book platform. It was very book like. The zoom and scroll was awkward on my computer. I had to zoom out and in in order to scroll. However, the content made it wortwhile to use the cumbersome scroll in and out.
Enjoyed reviewing this site. Although focused on “The House Divided” at Dickinson College it incorporates links and tools that incorporates the bigger picture of the nation during the Civil War. I will be using the Henry “Box” Brown link/tools in my classroom to teach about the agency of slaves and the creative methods they used to obtain freedom.
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