Must see: "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit at the Frazier Museum.

My recommendation to those Highland Hills students capable of flaunting cluelessness in the absence of adult supervision is to proceed to the Frazier Museum for some make-up classwork.

Yes, I understand that in all likelihood, they had no idea what they were doing.

And yes, that's the entire problem, isn't it?

I know at least one non-freshman female city council member they probably will not see there, although maybe she actually did get around to visiting the Muhammad Ali Center on her own.

The exhibit is called, "Spirits of the Passage: The Story of the Transatlantic Slave Trade", and it runs through June 16.

The human spirit can never be enslaved.

The Frazier Museum launches a new exhibition in celebration of Black History Month that explores the circumstances of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the power of the human spirit.

The Frazier History Museum invites guests to experience one of the most powerful and important exhibitions it has ever displayed. “Spirits of the Passage: The Story of the Transatlantic Slave Trade” explores the power of the human spirit through a display of nearly 150 historical objects covering more than 350 years.

The 4,000 sq. ft. exhibition, on display through June 16, 2013, is in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 Emancipation Proclamation and the turning point it represented for thousands of enslaved people at a pivotal point in the American Civil War. It’s the first exhibition of its kind to examine the entire history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade from the 16th through 19th centuries, while also presenting the most up-to-date research and discoveries to the public. These include the latest marine archaeological discoveries, new research on key African societies and an exploration of the slave trade’s modern day legacies.

"Carnegie Center Presents Programs for African American History Month."

Submitted. Always remember, and never forget ... Bank Street Brewhouse is just across the street.

Carnegie Center Presents Programs for African American History Month ... February 6, 11, 13, 20, and 27, 2010

The Carnegie Center for Art and History in New Albany, Indiana is pleased to offer several programs during February in conjunction with African American History Month. Home to the permanent exhibit Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage: Men and Women of the Underground Railroad, the Carnegie Center promotes African American history not only in February but year-round. This exhibit allows visitors to explore the actual lives of two groups of people living in this borderland area between the North and South: the enslaved fugitives whose yearning for freedom compelled them to escape on a long trek filled with danger at every turn, and the helpers, both black and white, whose selfless acts of courage assisted those on the run. All programs are free and open to the public, but please note those that require pre-registration (please call 812-944-7336 to register).

Make & Take Children's Activity: Felt Apple Bookmark Clips and Family Reading Area
Saturday, February 6, 10 am – 5:30 pm
Families can read the children’s book An Apple for Harriet Tubman and then make felt apple bookmark clips to take home. Families are also invited to experience the exhibit Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage: Men and Women of the Underground Railroad. Free and open to the public.

Poetry Reading
Thursday, February 11, 7 – 9 pm
Enjoy an evening of poetry while surrounded by art in the Carnegie Center's galleries. Refreshments will be available from Dueling Grounds Café, while local poets share their writings with our visitors. Free and open to the public.

Family Fun Workshop: Helping Hands Wreaths
Saturday, February 13, 10 am – noon
The Carnegie Center invites families to our February free Family Fun Workshop to make a helping hands wreath. Suggested ages are 2-12, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required and is on a first-come, first-served basis, limited to 60 children. Call (812) 944-7336 for more information and to register.

Make & Take Children's Activity: Apple Sun Catchers and Family Reading Area
Saturday, February 13, 10 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday, February 20, 10 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday, February 27, 10 am – 5:30 pm
Families can read the children’s book An Apple for Harriet Tubman and then make apple sun catchers to take home. Families are also invited to experience the exhibit Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage: Men and Women of the Underground Railroad. Free and open to the public.

The Carnegie Center for Art and History, a department of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, is a contemporary art gallery and history museum that offers a full schedule of changing exhibitions and other educational programs. The Carnegie Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am-5:30 pm, and is located at 201 East Spring Street in historic downtown New Albany, Indiana. The Carnegie Center for Art and History is fully accessible. Admission is free. Visit www.carnegiecenter.org for more information on exhibits, events, and classes.