The House Divided currently offers an intriguing exhibit<\/a> on Henry “Box” Brown<\/a> 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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