Our visit to the 16th Street Baptist Church was interesting and valuable. I heard about the events from the perspective of someone living in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movement, which is something not many get to do. We had previously watched a video featuring similar first hand stories, but actually being in the church was so cool. It is an important landmark around the entire country. The museum had real artifacts, such as a burnt KKK cross and the real armor cop car. Being able to physically see these artifacts, instead of just pictures of them, only made me want to learn more.
This field trip was extremely valuable, because everyone was interested in what was being told. If an event is important enough to make history, it must be fascinating, but reading the facts out of a textbook take away from it's significance. We may learn the facts and be able to remember them after reading the textbook, but it rarely makes people want to learn more. By enjoying ourselves and feeling as if we were there, gives it the chance of leaving a lasting impression and I believe that's the importance in education.
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| 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama |
