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Many people are accustomed to seeing 18-wheelers traveling up and down the highway delivery goods and services to customers. However, many residents especially living in midsize cities have not had an opportunity to see a 20 foot trailer containing the national exhibition, America I AM: The African American Imprint. Chattanooga is one of the few-selected midsize cities to host this exhibit and it will be on display on the campus of the Chattanooga African American Museum (CAAM) for one day only on Saturday, November 8.

America I AM: The African American Imprint is a four year touring exhibition chronicling and celebrating 400 years of African American contributions to the nation through artifacts, documents, multimedia, photos, and music. With twelve galleries encompassing 10,000 square feet, the exhibit includes artifacts such as the doors to the Cape Coast Castle, Alex Haley’s typewriter used to write Roots, the door key and stool from the Birmingham jail cell that held Dr. Martin Luther King, and much more. America I AM was developed in partnership with The Smiley Group, Inc. and it is organized by the Arts and Exhibitions International.

“We are honored to be chosen as the host of the America I AM exhibit,” said Rose Martin, Chattanooga African American Museum’s Executive Director. “Chattanooga was selected to host this exhibit based upon its rich cultural history of Chattanooga and reputation of the CAAM.”

Area residents of all ages and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to tour the America I AM exhibit from noon – 5 pm. Admission is free.

To obtain additional information about America I Am and other exhibits at the Chattanooga African American Museum or to learn about membership opportunities, please call (423) 266-8658.

Info via Claridy Communications.