On 310 Cherry St. in Macon, GA is an outstanding institution well worth the trip. The interesting, exquisite architecture lends good viewing in a first floor rotunda of American African art from the region. The second floor provides a history of Harriet Tubman and displays large photos of wonderful historical contributions of local and national American Africans.
The gift store itself is spacious and contains beautiful clothing, jewelry and other fascinating cultural items. The books on Harriet Tubman are plentiful, such as Aramenta , America's Most Unsung Civil War General, the name John Brown gave her, with the title reflecting her original name.
The museum just presented the International Cherry Festival on the museum grounds, well attended and enjoyed by everyone, especially the sweet potato pies. One of the items for sale were purple T shirts with a picture of The Prince whose tragic death happened a few days before the festival opened. The words to Purple Rain are written on these collector item shirts.
The cherry trees are gloriously in bloom in Macon in March. Mark your calendar for next year's festival. Meanwhile be sure to visit this wonderful museum and art center.
Helene, World Enlightened News (W.E.N.)
