My Experience at the Great Blacks in Wax Museum The Great Blacks in Wax Museum, located in the heart of bustling downtown Baltimore, is one of the most unique museum galleries in the United States. Several pertinent factors contribute to its unrivaled diversity, but perhaps none more significant than the museum's culture heritage. Established as the first wax museum in the United States dedicated solely to the African-American race, Great Blacks in Wax continues to forge the way for many renowned Blacks to get proper recognition. Unfortunately, I was deeply disappointed at my visit to this historical landmark, and my tarriance did not reflect any of the importance of the museum.
Prior to my entrance of the Great Blacks in Wax Museum, I mentally went over the information I had learned briefly about the site. Established during the sweltering summer of 1983, the museum was the brainchild of two married doctors, Drs.
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However, despite the prominent history and culturally progressive attainments of the museum, I was deeply disappointed by my visit to the Great Blacks in Wax museum. Initially curious and excited...