Brown Babies - a living history exhibition
- Location Bodmin
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Highlights
Brown Babies Exhibition: Monday 4 February- Saturday 15 April 2023
From 1942 onwards, three million American GIs passed through the UK on route to Europe. Some 240,000 (8%) of these were African-American. The US Government continued the practice of racial segregation during the war: the majority of black GIs were conscripted to non-combat support units. Social spaces such as pubs and dances were segregated too and naturally relationships formed between GIs and local women.
The title of the exhibition comes from the name given to British mixed-race babies by the African-American Press. ‘Brown Babies’ gives voice to some of the 2000 mixed-race children born from these relationships and explains what happened afterwards. ‘Brown Babies’ can be seen at Bodmin Keep - Cornwall’s Army Museum from 6 February-15 April 2023. The museum opens from Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm (last entry time 4pm).
For more information please contact info@bodminkeep.org.uk
This exhibition is free along with museum entry
From 1942 onwards, three million American GIs passed through the UK on route to Europe. Some 240,000 (8%) of these were African-American. The US Government continued the practice of racial segregation during the war: the majority of black GIs were conscripted to non-combat support units. Social spaces such as pubs and dances were segregated too and naturally relationships formed between GIs and local women.
The title of the exhibition comes from the name given to British mixed-race babies by the African-American Press. ‘Brown Babies’ gives voice to some of the 2000 mixed-race children born from these relationships and explains what happened afterwards. ‘Brown Babies’ can be seen at Bodmin Keep - Cornwall’s Army Museum from 6 February-15 April 2023. The museum opens from Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm (last entry time 4pm).
For more information please contact info@bodminkeep.org.uk
This exhibition is free along with museum entry
This adventure is perfect for individuals and small groups, and can be tailored for:
- Families
- School groups
- Dog Friendly
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Cancellations
Custom Policy
We understand that sometimes plans change. We will accept cancellations up to 24 hours before your scheduled visit. So, if you were planning to attend at 10am slot on a given day, you would need to cancel your booking by 10am the day before. If, for unforeseen circumstances, we have to close the museum, we will automatically refund your tickets. You won’t need to contact us to request this. It may take up to 14 working days to reach your account.
If, for unforeseen circumstances, we have to close the museum, we will automatically refund your tickets. You won’t need to contact us to request this. It may take up to 14 working days to reach your account. The booking fee is paid to our online ticket provider.
If, for unforeseen circumstances, we have to close the museum, we will automatically refund your tickets. You won’t need to contact us to request this. It may take up to 14 working days to reach your account. The booking fee is paid to our online ticket provider.
Location
Bodmin
Provider
Bodmin Keep
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