Just under a month after they were taken down, the National Park Service has restored the slavery exhibit panels located at the President’s House site at Independence National Historical Park, write Mike D’Onofrio and Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia.
The exhibition was installed to tell the story of the nine enslaved individuals who lived in former President George Washington’s home in Old City.
The panels’ restoration sees what has been a staple for over a decade return to one of the foremost historic sties in America.
The decision to have the panels taken down in the first place led to a legal battle, as the City claimed the move violated a previous agreement that requires the National Park Service to consult with the city before making any alterations to the historic site.
While, it marks a defining win for the city, Mayor Cherelle Parker said the legal road isn’t over.
“We will handle all legal challenges that arise with the same rigor and gravity as we have done thus far,” she added.
Federal judge Cynthia Rufe noted that if the panels had remained story away, people would leave the historical site with a misleading view of history.
Read more about the removal and subsequent restoration of the slavery exhibit at the President’s House at AXIOS Philadelphia.
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