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Freedom Center Slave Pen Profiled in Milwaukee Article

Posted on February 1st, 2009 by Paul Bernish

The most prominent icon of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is the two-story Slave Pen. The structure’s rough-hewn log walls and stark interior echo a dark chapter in American history when enslaved men, women and children were moved from place to place like dry goods merchandise. The Slave Pen, which was discovered on a tobacco farm in Mason County, KY, is a haunting artifact of antebellum slave trading, and the most visited part of the Freedom Center visitor experience.

The Milwaukee Journal’s article about the Slave Pen provides a fresh and powerful look at the building and its history.

Posted by Paul Bernish on Sunday, February 1st, 2009 at 9:03 am.
Catagories: Exhibits, News
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