November 8, 1996 - The Henrietta Marie Project opens at Spirit Square.
- 50,000 people come to see this exhibit of the Henrietta Marie slave ship found off the coast of Jamaica.
- Reaching beyond words to a living history, the reproduction of the ship's cargo hold where slaves were held has a lasting impact on the audience.
Event Date:
November 8, 1996
Event Type:
90s Charlotte 1990-1999
Exhibit & Section:
Main Image:
Node Order:
2100
Event Date Field:
Tuesday, January 2, 2018