Quotes from children who attended the workshops

Was there an aspect of the day which inspired you or was most memorable? 

"When we saw the artefacts, obtaining a snapshot of what people from the past read and seeing their point of view."

"When seeing all the historical objects and having a visual understanding to life stories 50/60 years ago."

"Looking at the KKK uniform was the most memorable as I found it really intriguing that they managed to keep it. The books were also interesting to read."

"The artefacts session was very interesting and I was able to go through each magazine. The artefacts brought everything we have learned to life."

"I thought that the civil rights memorabilia and artefacts were the most memorable as it gave insight to the time period."

Did you learn anything new about the US civil rights movement? 

"I leant that despite the Klan being incredibly racist, it was in the name of God and that they were quite religious."

"Yes, the depth of everything Rosa Parks has done; she did way more than refused to give up her seat for a white man."

"I learnt how there were many people behind the famous figures who were supporting them."

"KKK had PRs and made profit out of  their organisations."

"That there was more to the Rosa Parks story. Rosa Parks was really influential and done a lot."