A Day Full of Information (Excursion)

Today was another great day in the wonderful city of New Orleans. I had the opportunity to attend a museum on Hansen's Disease first thing this morning. While I was there, I was really exposed to the different effects that this disease had on many people. I was able to see the different tools that were created to help those who had been diagnosed with Hansen's Disease in order for them to be able to eat properly. I also heard a story that was told by a former resident at the hospital where those with Hansen's Disease were treated as well. I learned that Hansen's Disease affects many people and can eat away at their limbs as well. This disease made me realize how fortunate we are to have modern medicine readily available to treat Hansen's Disease. I wish I could take all of you on a tour to this museum, because I highly recommend the experience that I had throughout the time that I was there.

The second experience that I had today was when I went to the Whitney Plantation. This museum explained the life of the slaves who lived in various plantations in the South back in the 1800s. I was able to see the various houses that the slaves lived in as well as the house that the owners of the slaves lived in as well. I also watched a video and was able to hear the story behind the reason why the Whitney Plantation Museum was created. Throughout my time spent there today, I learned that there were many children persecuted compared to what I had at first thought. I felt that it was sad to learn about the deaths, but understood that the point of the museum was to educate others about the history of slavery. I would also recommend this museum to any of you reading this as well because of the great educational experience that is available when you go to the Whitney Plantation. If I could sum up both of my experiences today into one lesson, that lesson would be to always be open to the various educational experiences that are out there when touring different museums. I'm so happy to have had the different opportunities that I did today to attend the various tours that I got to be apart of!

Until next time,

Hannah