Having been on several of Dr. Daryl Black's walking tours, I can say that they weren't just informative, but a treat. The downtown, Fort Wood and Ninth Street of yesteryear were brought dramatically to life.
We stood on the ground where Sherman had his headquarters (near the Ice Cream Show) and the corner where Bessie Smith sang as a young girl. And we also stood beneath the trestle from which Ed Johnson was hanged on the Walnut Street Bridge, and were shown the white and colored entrances of what was once the public library.
By learning our history, we can take ownership of our past and work to better the future.
The depth and breadth of Dr. Black's knowledge is astonishing. And his passion and energy are infectious. If the Center is anything like these tours, it will not only be informative, but a place that anyone can enjoy.
We've come this far. I hope we can see the vision through. It will be a destination that we can be proud of.
Glen Wood