Welcome! This exhibit focuses on exploring the riot of 1968.
Though many see the riot of 1968 (and riots in general!) as spontaneous acts of destruction, we often do not fully examine what was exactly taking place during the event, and why they occur. This exhibit will focus on the direct happenings during the riot of 1968. It will focus on the people in the Parkland neighborhood and their actions. It will also focus on the opinions of others concerning the riots (in newspapers and the audio of those interviewed), and their insight about what happened and the possible causes of it manifestation.
In this exhibit, you will be able to view and hear:
The intensity of the time period- the anger of people
The possible cause(s) of the riot
The local police and the National Guard’s presence during the time of the riot
The location of “the eye of the storm of the riot”
The level of damage that occurred
This exhibit and our other exhibit, “Mini- Tour Examining Revitalization Efforts in the Parkland Neighborhood,” pay special attention to our platform, Omeka. We know our exhibits are for online consumption. That being said, we focus on the power of voice and sight. We encourage you to hear the voices of those interviewed, and take the time to read through various newspaper articles describing the events- something you may not have the chance to do at an exhibit in a public space. Feel free to experience the exhibits at your own pace.
